Analyst, Business Strategy Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for ad-hoc report assistance using PeopleSoft query tool and SQL to assist HR Technology leaders, auditors and end users.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Analyze and document customer requirements and business process
• Perform functional gap analysis with respect to standard product offerings at pre- and post-sales
• Prepare specifications for Development to provide accurate statements of work on Bid win or for change requests
• Provide customer sponsorship of development project by ensuring customer requirements are delivered as per their specification with respect to being involved in the development process
• Coordinate securing of test data from client for development testing and user acceptance testing
• Develop and execute user acceptance test plans
• Manage and/or monitor testing for compliance with agreed specifications
• Possesses sound judgmental and decision-making skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, business strategy position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ad-hoc query support on an as needed basis to Marketing Planning and Analysis, and Segmentation partners.

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:

• Comfortable going from the big picture to detailed analysis to provide tangible, actionable recommendations
• Ease transforming large quantities of unstructured and structured data into actionable insights
• History of success working in multi-functional, cross-cultural teams, virtually and in person
• Passion for learning, innovation, pushing boundaries and achieving high levels of excellence through and with others
• Provide support and operations through the management of key business processes, including coordination of the local office
• Interest in the wider Capital Markets and Investment Banking industry including key trends and market dynamics including Market Structure, Fintech, Regulations
• May provide functional direction to junior finance staff
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for qualitative ad-hoc analysis to support management's decision-making process, participate in projects and provide support to key stakeholders.

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

• Reporting tools experience (e.g., SSRS, Tableau, Microstrategy)
• Statistical software experience (e.g., SAS, R, MATLAB)
• Project management and/or planning experience preferred
• Empower systems experience is preferred
• A passion for our business and what this role will bring to it
• Business analysis experience considered an asset
• Working with large data volumes efficiently using SAS and Teradata to develop a deep understanding of customer behaviour and quantify specific pain points
• Provide analytical insight to answer questions from executives and other teams

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

Previously, I was responsible for analytical support using SQL in order to help Business-LOBs to measure KPIs or perform ad-hoc data exploration.

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:

• Extremely high level of confidentiality
• Structured and fact based approach to execution
• Highly computer literate, familiar with all MS applications
• Conduct competitor/industry research and analysis leveraging both public and non-public sources
• Prepare management presentations including business plans, business reviews, offsite presentations, town halls
• Work closely with Global Wholesale Strategy team on broader firm-wide initiatives
• Experience in a strategy role, in a consulting firm or a strategy/business planning unit of a financial institution
• Strong Powerpoint and Excel proficiency

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial and data analysis for monthly growth reporting processes in addition to ad hoc strategic projects.

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

• Use data driven and strong storytelling strategies to create
• Drive project delivery by working with team members to ensure that all deliverables are on track, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are appropriately identified and escalated
• Consistent track record of solving complex business problems and communicating easily understood recommendations to teams for implementation
• Demonstrated experience working to identify and address issues using data or analytics driven approach
• Educational or professional background in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Process Improvement
• Experience within retail or ecommerce space
• Experience with deal negotiation and strategy
• Strong understanding of finance fundamentals