Sample cover letter for Full Time position at IDB bank

To

Recruitment Team

Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
Jeddah- Saudi Arabia

Dear Sirs.

I read with great interest in IDB website your advertisement for the position of Manager, Operations Resources Management Division . Working in IDB, immediately captured my interest. I am confident that my twenty two years solid experience in several business areas in Egypt and Saudi Arabia (more than 7 years in a managerial position + more than 14 years in strategic management and organizational development). Provides me with the capabilities to successfully fulfill this position. Accordingly I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. Some key points that are relevant to this opportunity include:

• -Master of Science in Information systems.
• -More than 14 years of experience in strategic management and business management.
• -19 years' experience in national economic planning in Business Sector Information Center (BSIC), an affiliated body of Ministry of Investment Egypt as a large development agency.
• -More than 5 years in managerial positions as a department manager in BSIC and 3 years as consultant in the Research And Development Unit (R&D) - Deanship of Admission and Registration (DAR) - King Abdul Aziz University- Jeddah- KSA.
• -Comprehensive understanding of tools and techniques on strategic planning, management and execution
• -Corporate Performance Management and Development.
• -Strong Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills.
• -Advanced IT skills with expertise in MS Office, Power Point and Spreadsheets
• -Excellent organizational, business development, communication and management skills.
• -Knowledge of all aspects of development banking, its business, financial and operating models.
• -Knowledge in organizational development and corporate governance
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic.
• -Sound ability to conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• -A solid reputation as a hard-working, innovative and results-driven professional.

I am convinced that my management experience and abilities are in perfect accord with your current criteria, and I think that my background provides me with unique qualifications making me confident that I'd be a one of IDB members , I'd like to emphasize that, because of my deep desire to acquire experience in the real world of a dynamic job; I'd greatly like to make contribution in a prestigious international position in the IDB. Finally, I would appreciate an opportunity to further discuss your needs and my qualifications. Please contact me, via phone or e-mail, to set up a mutually convenient time and date for us to meet.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you soon.