Risk Analyst, Risk Management Cover Letter

Please consider me for the risk analyst, risk management opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for statistical information on claims activity through the use of the Risk Management System and provide standardized reports to management.

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:

• Very strong background in statistics – educational and professional
• Supports special projects as requested
• Supports in-depth investigations on critical operational risk incidents and produces detailed summaries identifying the causes of the incident, process failures, financial impact and proposed risk 
• Proficiency in relevant computer software programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access)
• Team-oriented nature with clear project ownership mentality
• Validate pricing and risk models, liaise with front office and risk on results, write validation reports, and develop methodologies for computation of model reserves
• Conduct independent research and present research results and ideas to colleagues and senior management
• Take ownership of some of the team’s internal initiatives and projects

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk analyst, risk management position.

Previously, I was responsible for risk insights, through data analytics, metrics, and risk reporting, which improves risk mitigation strategies and results in seized opportunities through the proactive identification and effective management of risks.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Thorough understanding of risk management and business case analysis methodologies
• Experience with MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project (user), MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook
• Risk remediation experience
• FinTech or Financial Services, preferred
• Strong conceptual and quantitative problem solving skills and demonstrated curiosity in researching and evaluating the bank’s lines of business, models, systems, and operations
• Motivated to work independently and efficiently under time constraints or multiple tasks
• Significant experience, preferably in financial or operational risk management with a focus on identification of key risk factors, including conflict of interest, and development of mitigation methodologies
• Securities industry background helpful, including familiarity with investment products and FINRA and SEC Rules

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for frequent reports to the Senior Director Internal Audit & Risk Management on the status and progress of audit and risk management activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Contribute to the various bank wide projects that require quantitative technical expertise
• Work well and get along with people
• Problem-solving mind set, enthusiastic in find innovative and “out of the box” solutions to problems
• Strategic thinker and proactive, able to foresee issues ahead and take proactive steps to prevent them
• Process minded, understand processes and workflows from start to finish and being able to express them in clear flowcharting
• Open to innovation and continuous education, show motivation and enthusiasm and demonstrate to be a team player
• Prior experience in agricultural commodity trading helpful
• Enjoys working with and interpreting data to extract information and make business decisions

I would like to submit my application for the risk analyst, risk management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for risk modeling and other critical analysis of significant potential emerging risks, extreme events, and capital management threats.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• High level of computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Completes work with little or no supervision
• Understanding of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice
• General knowledge and understanding of financial products and their markets, including equities, fixed income and derivatives, how these assets are valued
• General knowledge of statistics and its application to risk management, including regression analysis and monte carlo modeling is preferred
• General knowledge of risk management and portfolio management techniques/methodologies, including risk measures, hedging strategies and optimization is preferred
• Possess a working knowledge of Risk Management Principles and Claims processing
• Experience in Risk Management Information Systems or web-based data entry and gathering preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk analyst, risk management position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed analysis of the key drivers, strengths and vulnerabilities of forecasted Credit Risk results under stress testing programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A logical and analytical mind with a passion for solving complex problems that deliver real business benefit
• Experience of using analytical tools such as SAS / SPSS / SQL would be beneficial
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk considered
• Strong understanding of US Basel III regulatory rules/regulations and hands on experience with the capital calculations described above
• Previous experience within a Treasury or Treasury Risk function, Capital Management and other Independent Risk roles, Business Analytics, Product Finance or Middle Office
• Anticipates future consequences and trends
• Requires a broad understanding of operational risk management concepts
• Advanced/Expert in Excel, Visio and Power Point