Cover Letters / Referrals

I've met with a MD at a MM bank who would like to help me get my foot in the door. His group's on a hiring freeze. He wrote me a recommendation and submitted it to his HR group.

I recently found a position (not in his group) that I plan on applying to and he told me to mention that we've been in contact. Is it inappropriate if I title my cover letter as

'"Joe Smith" (MD XYZ Dept) Referral"

I thought this might give me a better shot of someone reading my cover letter. Thoughts?

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BuddyfoxHe did not refer me to the position. He recommended me in general. Is it unethical to say I was referred to the position by him?
"Hello,

I'm applying for XXXXX position. Attached is my resume and cover letter. I have been referred to you by YYYYY.

Kind Regards, -ZZZZZ"

...and now you're not lying. Let their heads draw the conclusion you want.

Get busy living
 

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