[Recruiter Name] [His/her Job Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] [Your First and Last Name] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] Dear [Recruiter’s Name], I am a [School Year + Name of University + Major] OR [Job Title + Division + Name of Company you work at]. I recently came across your company through [Contact Name / Networking Event Name / etc.] and was impressed by the company’s [track record / work culture / learning opportunities etc.] As such, it is with great interest that I am applying to the [Name of Position + Name of Company]. I am particularly attracted to [Name of Company] for its [opportunities / clients / impact etc. (give examples wherever possible)]. Specifically, I am very interested in [Name of position OR department] for its ability to [Name of Company] for its [opportunities / clients / impact etc. (give examples wherever possible)]. As I outline below, my work experience and background have fostered many of the competencies I consider imperative for this role. I have previously [Interned / Worked at…]. At the job, I worked on [Market Research / Financial Modeling / etc. (try to give examples and quantify wherever possible)]. Through this experience, I have gained valuable skills for [Name of Position + Name of Company] such as [financial modeling / attention to detail / working under pressure etc.]. I have also [Interned / Worked at…]. At the job, I worked on [Market Research / Financial Modeling / etc. (try to give examples and quantify wherever possible)]. Through this experience, I have gained valuable skills for [Name of Position + Name of Company] such as [financial modeling / attention to detail / working under pressure etc.]. [OPTIONAL] As for my background, I was raised in [city + country]. My time there gave me exposure to [whatever you think is relevant such as large business transactions / inequality / opportunities etc.], which prompted me to pursue a career in the financial services industry. I am confident that my background, education, and work experience will yield the right set of skills for the [Name of Position + Name of Company] and look forward to contributing to [Company Name] ongoing success. A copy of my resume is attached to the application for your reference. Thank you very much for your time and consideration in reviewing my application. Sincerely, [Signature (OPTIONAL)] [Your First and Last Name]