Financial Risk Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the overall Operational Risk Function in documenting the review of materials to determine sufficiency of action items assigned to different areas of the organization.

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:

• Knowledge of foreign exchange and interest rate hedging strategies
• Effective communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) with all levels, including external and internal parties
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Microsoft Excel power user
• Experience with Tableau or other data reporting tools preferred
• Fortune 500 company experience with a focus in consumer products or services
• Understanding of the travel & distribution industry in general would be an asset
• Knowledge of SAP & Sungard's Quantum would an asset would be an asset
• Knowledge of derivative valuation techniques and hedge accounting valuable

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial risk analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for regular risk exposure monitoring and reporting to ensure organizational compliance with risk policies and loss prevention programs in support of the Director of Risk Management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Benchmark investment portfolio returns with the market and ensure compliance with corporate policy
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Understanding of commodity markets and contracts
• Depth Understanding of commodity markets
• Knows how to navigate from broad view to detailed one when necessary
• Previous experience in Banks and/or FI Credit Analysis would be beneficial but is not essential
• Good knowledge of ASC815
• Able to work in stressful situations, accurate and creative, trustworthy individual with above average communication skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial risk analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for that the Operational Risk Management Framework and the Risk and Control Assessments maintained by PTIM accurately reflect the level of fiduciary, regulatory and related risks.

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

• Excellent Planning and Analytical abilities
• Are a fast learner and are able to communicate complex matters in a simple way, both verbally and in writing in English and Danish
• Have excellent IT skills as we work with large data volumes and use tools such as SQL, SAS, VBA/Excel and PowerPoint to a great extent
• Basic programming skills such as C++ / Visual Basic
• Assists in the development of conclusions and courses of action to rectify discrepancies analyses
• Understanding of state regulations and compliance issues
• Possesses general technical knowledge
• Experience in a travel, technology, e-commerce, and/or financial operations organization is preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for oversight to the ALM group on risk taking and risk management practice to ensure compliance with the ALM Policy and Guideline.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Self-directed and motivated to solve problems by conducting ad hoc analysis and/or reaching out to other departments as necessary
• Strong understanding of securities and futures markets derivative valuation
• Previous experience in risk management or back office operations
• Writing requirements for complex, multi-business unit projects
• Developing test plans and executing the same
• Managing small to medium projects
• Working with teams to resolve issues
• Experience with waterfall, iterative and Agile methodologies is desirable

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the overall Risk Function in documenting the review of materials to determine sufficiency of action items assigned to different areas of the organization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good organisational and planning skills including taking responsibility for managing workloads and meeting deadlines
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, combined with a logical approach and high attention to detail
• Demonstrates ‘can do’ approach, enthusiasm and initiative
• Previous experience in Risk, Finance or Actuarial within a financial services company, preferably a Life company
• Proven experience in the development, production and presentation of Management Information reports
• Experience in developing Risk reporting within a Life company would be an advantage
• Proven experience in documenting processes, risk and controls
• Support for the IFoA Actuarial exams will be provided if relevant