Trader Cover Letter

Trader Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Trader Cover Letter

746 Mitchell Divide
Port Elmerport, WV 74661
Dear Onyx Vandervort,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for in-depth expertise and experience on CEEMEA local market trading characteristics and liquidity as well as regulations.

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:

  • In-depth understanding of the fundamental economic principles of energy markets, which includes a broad understanding of how macro and micro economics impact commodity pricing
  • Exceptional people skills in order to be an effective negotiator in securing the best deal, while managing long-term business relationships
  • Knowledge of industry infrastructure, market factors affecting supply/demand, production and derivative processing economics, trading and derivatives, price risk management, product distribution and storage, companies and individuals in purchasing roles, and generally accepted practices for conducting business in the industry
  • Willingness to be “hands on” in a high-growth environment
  • Regular travel to meet with Chinese steel mill customers within China
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of China steel and iron ore industry
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of market analysis and trading concepts
  • Pricing, risk management and legal knowledge for trading environment.•

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Alexis Blick

Responsibilities for Trader Cover Letter

Trader responsible for education to clients aligning their trading strategies and outlook on the market with risk management needs including the use of margin, options, and portfolio margin accounts as appropriate.

Advanced Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The MIFID II regulation requires that tickets under certain thresholds should be executed on electronic platforms and therefore specialization in this area needs to be developed urgently before the new regulatory standards are introduced
High level excel modeling skills (VBA)
Trading Licenses
Accuracy and numerical skills
Initiative to develop trading ideas
Experience working with Eastern Canada, U.S. east coast, U.S. gulf coast, European products markets, pricing fundamentals, supply and demand drivers, logistics systems and tariffs
Experience with various physical trading practices and can apply them in complex situations

Trader Examples

Example #1

Example of Trader Cover Letter

724 Troy Valleys
Port Bernieberg, NH 16007-6486
Dear Landry Gerhold,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for in-depth expertise and experience on Asia local market trading characteristics and liquidity as well as regulations;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Management of cash pipeline supply and demand of natural gas liquids (NGLs)
  • Understanding of a forward market curve and spread trading
  • Command of Rates Fundamentals and a general understanding of wider financial products
  • CFA preferred or in process
  • Related investment experience or strong internship experience also preferred
  • Proficiency with quantitative computer applications
  • Personality conducive to building relationships within and across work groups internally and externally
  • Market Making experience

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Shiloh Bogan

Example #2

Example of Trader Cover Letter

6433 Cole Pines
Merrillshire, DE 27978-4796
Dear Dakota Hayes,

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to the trading desk on an ad hoc basis pertaining to inventory and pricing management.

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

  • Good knowledge of excel/VBA (Visual Basic)
  • Demonstrated leadership, positive influence and team work behaviours
  • Demonstrated understanding and utilization of fundamental and technical market data to propose profitable trades and trading strategies and to manage company exposure
  • Demonstrated understanding of regional and/or global markets, market exposure, risk management, basis risk, blending and arbitrage economics
  • A flexible approach to working hours is vital to accommodate the significant variation in workloads associated with a busy trading operation
  • Outstanding skills in finance, economics, and math
  • Knowledge of sovereign and credit markets, with a demonstrated understanding of pricing and market dynamics within each asset class
  • Knowledge of derivatives markets including futures, forwards, options, credit derivatives, and/or swaptions, with a demonstrated understanding of pricing and market dynamics

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Parker Kreiger

Example #3

Example of Trader Cover Letter

99418 Shaniqua Lodge
Donteside, AR 14963
Dear Phoenix Dickens,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and analysis on the implementation of trading initiatives around risk and regulatory requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Risk management training (market / credit / operational risk)
  • An eye for accuracy and attention to detail is paramount, especially when trading in the financial market
  • Able to work Japanese equity market hours
  • Experience programming in scripting languages (Perl/Python/Matlab/R) and VBA
  • Proficient with Bloomberg, MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Deep understanding of developing/managing trading exposures and how to generate value from optionality within customer/counterpart agreements
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, particularly with respect to regulatory requirements
  • Experience in developing innovative structured deals and successfully taking them through an internal approval process

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

River Hartmann

Example #4

Example of Trader Cover Letter

224 Garth Grove
East Jerrodbury, AR 00999
Dear Indigo Heidenreich,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for traders with assistance in analysing their risk position, checking reported numbers are in line, and works closely with commercial management to set up new indices and trading platforms.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Background in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or other finance related fields would be preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferred
  • Experience of building a book in the North American Carbon ETSs or other North American energy products
  • Basic knowledge in the field of international climate policy and emissions trading scheme regulations
  • Extremely proficient futures and options trading experience
  • Demonstrated active macro view of the rates market
  • Component blending experience - Preferred
  • Be able to build an internal network within the cocoa and chocolate group

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Emerson Reilly

Example #5

Example of Trader Cover Letter

5223 Booker Valley
East Lynwood, WV 93791-6999
Dear Story Quigley,

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

Previously, I was responsible for liquidity to clients in G10 Currencies spot, Emerging Market Currencies spot, and Precious Metals spot.

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:

  • Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and derivatives functionality in Bloomberg
  • Knowledge of and passion for investing and global markets
  • Complete understanding of process and procedures of all exit strategies to include MBS, Whole loans, Cash sales, ARMS sales, Best Efforts, AOT, Co-Issue, Cross-hedging strategies
  • Superior knowledge of delta hedging and fallout grid creation and maintenance
  • Specialized knowledge in finance, cash flow analysis, capital markets and all aspects of mortgage banking
  • Understanding of trading guidelines and Volcker compliance
  • Thorough knowledge of market liquidity, volatility, pricing and trading/hedging strategies
  • Excellent interpersonal & oral/written communication

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Avery Friesen

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