Sample cover letter for Internship position at UBS

Dear [name]

I am writing to you in regards of my interest for the summer analyst program position at UBS Financial Services Inc. I was informed about this position from a post on Indeed.com. As a passionate candidate, I am certain in my ability to become a great asset to your company as your job description compliments my education and skills. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at CUNY Queens College, and will be gradating in December 2016.

Through my many years of working in customer-based businesses, I have obtained skills I know to be beneficial to your organization. Striving to effectively work in a team with proper communication and upholding high standards are one of my skills. I am known to be a team player with great energy, and that is done with my ability to convey my thoughts and strategies as I see fit. By doing so, great results are produced and workflow is steady. Albeit I am a team player, I am also capable of working quickly and diligently on my own, and can thrive in any environment. I can be counted on to start and complete assignments in a timely manner. Despite working in strictly customer driven businesses, school has given me the chance to obtain skills that can applicable to accounting. Through my accounting major, I have obtained functional knowledge of principals that can be applied in an everyday work environment. In addition, learning to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel will allow me to maneuver around work with ease.

I have enclosed my resume and I am looking forward to the opportunity to speak with you in more detail regarding the position. Please feel free to contract me at xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me at xxxxxxxx. Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to speaking with you. 

sincerely