Securities Operations Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the securities operations position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for credit and relative value analysis of potential portfolio purchases; and provide ongoing monitoring of credit trends for existing portfolio holdings of non-government guaranteed structured securities.

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:

• Knowledge of Bloomberg system as a trading tool and an information provider
• Knowledge of MAXIMIS and MS Excel
• Technical & Analytical Focus with attention to detail
• Demonstrate Risk & Control Focus
• Strong understanding of Commodities
• The role will require extensive coordination and interaction with various Operations teams, Technology partners, the Securities Lending desk, and external counterparts
• Primary responsibility will be to manage buy-in risk for the firm
• Self-Starter – Motivation to take ownership of problems and see them through to resolution

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

Previously, I was responsible for post-transaction daily support of listed and OTC securities products, Single Stock Option Hedging/ Exercise and Assignment, Share Placement and IPO subscription/ allocation.

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:

• Proven track record of developing staff members by coaching and mentoring
• Excellent knowledge of foreign exchanges and derivative mechanics within the banking process
• Strong knowledge in finance, preferably with professional qualification in accounting and be able to prepare financial statement independently
• Sound knowledge in financial product such as fixed income securities, derivatives, foreign exchange, interest rate products and swap
• Experience in handling limited partnership accounts is preferred
• Experience in HiPortfolio system would be an advantage
• Excellent understanding of International and North American corporate actions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel and Word

Please consider me for the securities operations opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality control and double check documents produced by the Collaterals Securities Team for accuracy and completion.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in varied operational roles is an advantage
• Working knowledge of equity and fixed income trading/accounting, with a focus on bank loans
• Highly proficient with personal computers pertinent mainframe systems and software packages
• Effective oral and written communications since many meetings will take place over video conference calls
• Understanding of custodial banking systems (DTC, CIBC Mellon, State Street Bank)
• Working on projects with attention to detail
• Understanding of how our clients operate to help support collaboration between our company and investment partners
• In-depth understanding of the rules and regulations and their impact on the daily processes

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise related to monthly account processing and reconcilement issues and acts as the primary resource for critical structured securities account production and escalation issues.

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:

• Experience settling transactions received electronically from Treasury Department via OBS, OBS-I and B-Das
• Able to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
• Operational/administrative understanding of the US Government Securities and other securities products
• Previous experience in the financial services or investment industry, or experience in a dealer back office
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
• Successful completion of IFIC Operations Course an asset
• Experience in Dataphile is an asset
• CSC/CPH/IFIC Sales an asset

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for collateral securities support to an assigned branch network portfolio, leaders & client relationship managers through a continuous collaborative approach with the business and corporate departments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Basic to intermediate computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Comfortable working in a high impact, high-risk role
• Familiar with Excel and Word
• Current enrollment in a college program
• Good problem solving, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
• Requires some work related and/or customer service experience
• Organizational - Able to organize work for management and other to pick up and understand if needed
• Constant communication with the front office, clients and numerous departments within the bank