Sample cover letter for Internship position at Mitro Capital

Dear hiring executive,

I am writing to apply for the Hedge Fund Analyst position at Mitra Capital, which I learned of on the Brown

University Job Board. Hedge Fund Analyst appeals to me because it gives me an opportunity to apply my

analytical ability and problem solving ability.

As an economics graduate student at XXXX, I have continuously applied and refined my quantitative and

analytic abilities. Through my coursework, I have gained an adeptness for quantitatively-based work and

acquired skills in static and econometric modeling well suited to financial analysis. In one application of

these skills, I analyzed various factors affect business expansion rates in the US by using the Hodrick–

Prescott filter and other modeling techniques. Additionally, my economic research experiences have

provided me with a strong foundation for

In addition, I would bring to the analyst position the problem solving skills, teamwork abilities and appetite

for challenge I harnessed as a graduate research assistant at Brown University. During the past summer, I

worked collaboratively with my supervisor and some PhD students to collect economic data, analyze our

findings and produce a report on access to trade and economics growth rate in different developing

countries. Beyond research and report writing, I sought out additional challenges during my time overseas:

I worked nights to help finish the data visualization process for our team, and I explained our project and

related data to some audiences without economic background. I am a team player. I have developed the

ability to work independently through my past research assistant experience.

I would welcome the opportunity for an interview to further discuss my suitability for this position. I believe

my strong academic, extensive research experience and ability to solve problem independently and

rigorously make me a strong candidate for this position. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will

willingly send any additional materials you may require. I look forward to hearing from you.