Balance Sheet Analyst Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for balance sheet analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for timely updates to Senior Management of significant developments in TD’s margins, NII and balance sheet profile.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Ensure LoB is in compliance with all CIB and Corporate Policies such as Balance Sheet and Product Control Standards, ensuring controls are documented and transparent
• Represent Prime Services on a variety of CIB and firm-wide forums related to balance sheet and related reporting implementation
• Gain product and systems knowledge across the Prime Services businesses
• Knowledge of regulatory rules – Basel III, GSIB, preferred
• Previous banking experience within treasury function
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement analysis
• CFA, FRM, or CPA designation preferred
• Large amount of interaction with organizations, in particular with brands, accounting teams and FP&A Managers

I am excited to be applying for the position of balance sheet analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial analysis as part of ad hoc investigations in to aspects of both P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting
• Strong computer skills with knowledge in the use of Excel
• Commitment to accuracy and strong attention to detail Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously
• Reporting (Tableau)
• Basel Capital
• Oracle, Hyperion/HFM, Cognos
• Excellent analytical skills and willingness to learn
• Controls focussed, excellent problem solving skills, sharp analytical/quantitative skills, with an eye for detail but focused on the ‘big picture’

Please consider me for the balance sheet analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for balance sheet management and product pricing analyses to aid management decisions pertaining to organic balance sheet growth.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong and detailed understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• College education or recognized accounting qualification
• Understanding of balance Sheet and cash flow concepts
• Inquisitive with a willingness to challenge the status quo and strive to improve processes
• CFA or commensurate experience in financial analysis preferred
• Possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting with all levels of management
• Effective at summarizing and presenting financial analysis (in MS Powerpoint)
• Experience with financial database systems (Oracle, Access, Hyperion)

I am excited to be applying for the position of balance sheet analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership support for the Cash Flow & Balance Sheet team based in Avebury.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• There is a close working relationship with the trading desks and other areas focusing on control, service and reporting
• We are a central point of contact for many issues that affect the bank including new product approval, model validation and independent verification of derivative valuations
• Focus in finance or accounting (financial control and regulatory reporting)
• The Accountant will work closely with the BPO and UK team in performing various activities related to controlling the UK balance sheets
• Advanced Excel Skills – Macros, VBA and SQL
• Master of Finance, Risk Management, Quantitative Finance with Analytical, detail-oriented and synthetic skills
• Strong interest for risk management, willingness to discover new businesses and restitute knowledge
• Good organizational skills, autonomous, motivated by problem solving challenges and open-minded

I am excited to be applying for the position of balance sheet analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for decision support through identification and solid analytical understanding of balance sheet and value drivers to inform balanced decisions at relevant levels.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong financial report modeling skills using Excel and InSight
• Understand the Prime Financing balance sheet, and ensure it is in adherence to regulatory, GAAP, and financial disclosure requirements
• Identify best practices across Prime Financing to establish best in class and ensure accuracy of JPM external reporting and internal MIS that drives internal charges
• Maintaining a reporting framework that will support the Prime Financing business view meeting individual sub-LOBs business needs
• Represent Prime Financing on a variety of CIB and firm-wide forums related to balance sheet and related reporting implementation
• Investment Banking experience in either Product Control, Financial Accounting or Control/ Operational Risk
• Competent in process review and analysis abilities
• Flexibility to work in both EMEA and US time zones depending on responsibility allocation