Cover letter advice

Hello WSO!

This is the first cover letter I wrote, aimed for the Credit Suisse spring week. I mostly want to get some practice in before applying for the non-rolling banks, so I would be very grateful if you helped me out and told what I should work on in my letter.

Thanks in advance

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a First-Year student at the XYZ studying Econ-related. I learned about Credit Suisse when working with ABC society on a risk analysis project for a major investment bank. I hope to experience working in your company, as well as develop my skills through the Spring Insight programme.

Credit Suisse is one of the biggest investment banks in the world, boasting a big, diverse workforce and giving its employees many ways to grow, such as the Management Excellence Program. The firm’s core values allowing it to have “IMPACT” are another aspect encouraging me to apply. In particular, inclusion and meritocracy are something I highly appreciate. As a Polish citizen from a middle-class family, finding employment in the UK is not easy. Nevertheless, I want to work for an international company that gives me an opportunity to thrive and places striving for excellence among its most important goals.

I have applied for the Investment Banking Division since I believe work there would be incredibly challenging, but also quite satisfying. Contributing to high-profile deals like the Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries merger, even early in my career, is something unique to this position. Additionally, I could gain experience with various data analysis methods, such as DCF valuation. Investment bankers use an array of financial models and learning them through practice seems compelling.

The role of Student Council President and founding the Economics Club in my high school allowed me to get accustomed to leading people, assuming responsibility and working in a team. I developed my soft skills further during my internship at the Ministry of Finance, where I created reports alongside around 15 colleagues, cooperating throughout the research process.

Thank you for considering me for the position. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

An00bis