Sample cover letter for Internship position at citi

I am a first year Statistics with Finance student at London School of Economics, and am writing to express my interest in applying for the EMEA 2016 Spring Insight Week.

Participation in Spring Program will be opportunity to challenge myself and learn from the experts in the field. With a large client base which includes corporations, investors, hedge funds, governments and high-net-worth individuals, Citi is a leader in providing the most sophisticated solutions to their clients. Not only will Citi provide me with an environment where I will be able to achieve my highest potential, but it will also enable me to build essential relationships with clients and colleagues. By shadowing people and participating in numerous presentations, as well as interactive sessions, I will truly experience first-hand what it is like to work at Citi.

My degree in statistics and finance provides a focus on skills as a mathematician, which requires me to be a quick, methodical thinker and solution-oriented person. This is crucial in the banking industry because being able to manipulate and understand numbers and statistics efficiently is a key part of a banker's role. In addition, the communication skills I have gained from volunteering would help explain my thoughts to clients. The creativity and perseverance of being a musician would also be beneficial to my performance in this role as I can perform well in a pressurized market.

My previous experience with a local financial service firm, Topaz Financial, provided me with valuable insights into the financial services. My role as the Analyst Trainee in the portfolio management service, which advises clients on investment strategies through utilising a broad range of products, had diversified my skill set as I assisted my manager throughout the internship. This experience, paired with my interest in working with markets and a desire to commit the best of my abilities to any role, makes myselfa perfect fit for Citigroup.

It would be a great opportunity to learn more about CitiGroup and the potential career prospects at your firm through the spring program. A copy of my CV is attached for your perusal. I sincerely hope my application can be considered favourably, and I am looking forward to hearing from you.