Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Key Bank

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please consider my application for the Sr Analyst – Industrial Investment Banking position at KeyBanc Capital Markets, as advertised on NACElink Network. My conversation with David Gan at the USC banking careers day has reinforced my interest in this job opportunity. I am eager to be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and honesty, and puts these principles at the heart of its strategy.

First, my most recent experience with the Singpoli Capital Group enables me to excel at in-depth industry research and professional presentations. As an investment banking analyst, I collaborated with associates and managing directors to adequately consolidate due diligence for the pitch book and deck memorandum. This required significant attention to detail and analytical work. As I demonstrated my skills and tenacity to my team, I was entrusted with more responsibilities and frequently interacted with the vice president to present my research. This experience has given me a desire to spend more time working with individuals and businesses regarding their investments.

I have also demonstrated, both at university and in my working life, other qualities that are relevant to the position, such as leadership potential and creativity. During my Financial Engineering degree at the University of Southern California, I have arranged several inter-department modeling contests through the MFE Financial Modeling society. My teammates and I increased the society’s membership by 32% in eight months on the back of these competitions.

Blending a formal background in M&A with proven success in both valuation and financial modeling, I am keen to discuss this opportunity with you in person and am available for interview at your convenience. 

Sincerely,

Zhe Lou