Strategy & Corporate Development Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategy & corporate development position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Business Intelligence Manager, Client Strategy Director, Head of Business Intelligence, and Business Director, as required.

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:

• Qualified ACA finance professional preferred
• Consultant from Top Tier firms with/or solid experience in a media company
• Experience in financial and valuation models
• Experience in preparation of financial forecasts and tracking of performance
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate interaction with group employees from many different countries and of all levels (native English speaker preferred)
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel and Powerpoint
• Attuned to working effectively with financial and operational staff in business units and joint ventures around the world
• Used to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard

I would like to submit my application for the strategy & corporate development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for business and financial analysis and support of strategic business and acquisition / disposition activities including due diligence.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling preferred
• Sound financial acumen and excellent decision making judgement
• Strong cross cultural understanding and communication skills
• Prior interaction with senior corporate level executives
• Familiarity with M&A deal structures/forms – including JV’s, stock mergers, asset purchases
• Strong relationship and collaborative team building skills
• Track record for mentoring junior talent, leading team based engagements
• Experience in Government and External Relations are preferred

I would like to submit my application for the strategy & corporate development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for market and competitive insights and intelligence to inform the strategy development, leveraging and coordinating the existing knowledge within the business unit and other partners.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• The Corporate Strategy team look at DLG as a portfolio of interrelated businesses, and appreciate the synergistic benefits that each offers the Group
• Specialising in strategic assessment, valuation, negotiation and transaction management, the Corporate Development team take the lead in acquisition and disposal projects, ranging from smaller Fintech investments through to the consideration and possible acquisition of large books of business
• She/he should be a quick learner with a passion for solving tough problems and a “hacker” mindset
• She/he should have very strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Previous working experience (full-time or part-time) in software development is preferred
• She/he should have the capacity for multi-threading
• She/he should have a passion for the technology industry and software development
• Academic distinction (Dean’s List, Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude) is an advantage

Please consider me for the strategy & corporate development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for ad hoc business and competitive intelligence and insights for key senior executives: e.g., new store performance, competitive information.

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

• Previous Strategy or Corporate Development/M&A experience with a multinational company, investment bank, top-tier strategy consulting firm, accounting firm or private equity firm
• Strong business acumen and highly developed communication and relationship skills
• Broad Asian network and Asia experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive intelligence and strategic planning efforts
• Prior work experience leading businesses in an information services company along with investment banking and/or strategy consulting
• Demonstrated interest in new technologies
• BA or BS in Finance, Accounting or Economics (MBA preferred)
• Sensitivity and discretion due to highly sensitive nature of projects

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inputs to Director of Communications and Government Relations to ensure that communications are in line with overall business strategy.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strategic thinking, resourceful, and strong problem solving, business case writing, and verbal presentation skills
• Superb work ethic and ownership that results in consistent, high-quality performance
• General understanding of the oil and gas industry
• General understanding of engineering
• General understanding of a (technical) consulting business
• Experience in market research and analysis
• MBA or equivalent business qualification
• Experience recommending strategic initiatives