Associate, Strategy Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership and insights, trends and challenges in the industry as the go-to person for Services Executives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cultural sensitivity from working/living abroad, or within a large multinational organizationCreative, out-of-the-box thinking and innovation
• Extensive experience in strategy / management / financial / economic consulting, corporate strategy, business development or similar roles
• Master of Science (MS) in Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Experience with statistical modeling tools (SAS, R, ) and familiarity with SQL
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Power Point, Access
• Broad understanding of the investment industry and competitive landscape
• Knowledge of and previous exposure to index based products and strategies
• Strong quantitative skills with a high level of technical, product and market knowledge (preferably CFA)

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise and support to regional Strategy & Sourcing teams to generate and develop strategic hypotheses, identify global synergies and sharing of best practices.

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:

• Is proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Has hawk eye precision
• Is an outstanding Project Manager
• Background in psychology, anthropology, or sociology
• Previous work or internship experience in management consulting, marketing strategy, marketing communication, or research (preferred, but not necessary)
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Keynote
• Knowledge of statistical packages like SPSS or SAS
• Success at communicating insights and ideas with business stakeholders

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely reports, benchmarking and presentations showing analyses of how the company compares with industry best practices to develop effective and successful network strategies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Adaptable, fast learner with an eye for details
• Demonstrated confidence working with numbers and Excel
• Strong analytical skills for measuring/tracking success
• Academic achievements
• Strong work ethic, keen sense of urgency, and excellent follow-through
• English - Strong verbal and written communications skills in English
• MBA from a top globally recognized business school is preferred
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills with quick turn around times

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership and insights on key industry trends that foster and develop a culture of innovation and high performance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrable analytical skills, intellectual rigor, project management and data modelling abilities
• Good understanding of strategic, business, and financial concepts, tools, and frameworks
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision while also being a strong team player
• Comfortable communicating complex information in a clear manner to all functions and levels
• Confident in preparing and delivering presentations
• High level of energy, maturity, and confidentiality
• Experience working in or with a global business on strategy reviews, business planning, change management, financial analysis and/or operational implementation
• Successful project management of multiple, complex projects to tight timescales and involving numerous stakeholders

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

Previously, I was responsible for high-level architectural guidance and make recommendations on industry best practices Analyze current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of editorial storytelling and consumer engagement
• Track record of building strong lasting partnerships and repeated client business
• Previous creative/innovation agency experience
• Advanced level of proficiency in Keynote, Adobe Creative Suite (including PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and/or After Effects)
• Proficiency in Power Point, Excel and other data analytic software
• Familiarity with managed markets resources and/or research materials
• Demonstrated initiative in internal and firm building activities
• Foundational understanding of financial concepts like gross margin & COGS