Sample cover letter for Internship position at JP Morgan

The assistant trader intern position, which I discussed in detail with FIRST NAME LAST NAME, a COMPANY NAME alum, is a perfect match for my career goals, education, and experience. My interest in COMPANY NAME started when Steve recalled his experience at COMPANY NAME during a poker game, exclaiming that COMPANY NAME is “looking for people that have a passion for getting the best of it, strategic decision making, and financial markets.” COMPANY NAME is an ideal employer to me, not only because of its entrepreneurial culture, but also because of its leadership in applying cutting edge technology to solve complex financial problems. The primary reason I chose to attend What Program dual program is because it is a leader in the intersection of finance and technology, whose coursework is specifically designed for workplaces like COMPANY NAME.

Your position requires exceptional quantitative and analytical skills. With an undergraduate major in computer science, I have a strong background in computer programming. My experience at XX as an Assistant Portfolio Manager gave me valuable hands-on experience in the daily challenges of investment management. On the personal side, I was formerly ranked as one of the top chess players nationwide in my age group, and have been a very active poker player, where I steadily grew my initial bankroll into $10,000+. The many hours I spent playing one-minute chess games and 12-tabling poker is an “experience” that translates well into the fast-paced and competitive world of trading.