Investment Grade Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for back-up and support to credit analysts in the form of basic research, model building, surveillance, following designated focus sectors while also training to become a research analyst.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Self-motivated, team player, and “can-do” attitude
• Strong understanding of cross-asset class relative value, bond mathematics, credit risk factors and implications for risk management
• Demonstrated interest in global capital markets, specifically with reference to interest rates and credit products
• Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet based skills (Advanced Excel, programming )
• CFA designation or willingness to pursue
• Flexible to provide coverage across other sectors of public bond universe including MBS, CMBS, ABS and Treasuries
• Establishing an analytical framework for assigned coverage
• Demonstrating a willingness to cover additional sectors

I would like to submit my application for the investment grade opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the investment operations team by being an effective back up and perform tasks subject to the requirements in the areas of Perfomance Reporting, Credit/Market Risk, Cashflow, Investment Inventory related and Regulatory Reporting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Exhibit assertiveness, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• Proficiency of software applications, primarily Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg
• Proactive and assertive approach to winning client business
• Experience as part of an industry coverage, corporate banking, capital markets or credit coverage team
• Working alongside senior analysts to follow assigned industries and credits
• Building and maintaining financial models and other investment-related infrastructure that supports our credit recommendations and investment
• Supporting the recommendations of investments across a range of portfolios (e.g., with different risk appetites, restrictions on currencies/countries) and defending those recommendations in both oral and written communication with portfolio managers
• Solid accounting and finance knowledge

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

Previously, I was responsible for investment Analysis Corporate Credit and Securitization products.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manage and trade the risk of the business
• Analyse customer flow to optimize yields
• Meet with customers as the trading representative of our business
• Independent research (study alpha-generating trading strategies, interesting customer behaviour)
• Strong academic record with Master’s or equivalent in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Special focus and experience in Credit Trading essential
• CFA designation or progress towards attaining the CFA designation
• Understanding/experience with credit analysis

I would like to submit my application for the investment grade opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight for and contribute to investment due diligence and deal execution processes, including market analysis, financial analysis, negotiation and deal structuring.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills utilized within a team environment
• Experience within DCM and Corporate Finance from top investment banks
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
• A proven track record to persuade and negotiate effectively
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel and experience with Bloomberg and/or other financial data platforms essential
• Experience in relevant markets
• Relevant financial industry experience either as part of an industry coverage, capital markets or credit group
• Distinguished written and oral communications skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for experienced support to the improvement and/or development of risk metrics and controls for operational, credit, financial and market risks.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience and success in a similar role is most critical
• Familiarity with relevant investment technology and analytics is very important as well (such as Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin Risk)
• Experience and successful track record in long duration portfolio management a key consideration, including management of corporate credit
• Demonstrated understanding of fixed income securities and investment management
• Experience in analyzing corporate bond investments and making relative value assessments
• Demonstration of prior investment performance is a valuable consideration
• High level of initiative, motivation, leadership and ownership
• Demonstrated experience of, and passion for, fixed income research