Associate, Portfolio Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the associate, portfolio position.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and counsel to business partners/local risk on credit risk initiatives related to portfolio management and liaise with key stakeholders, including Risk Technology Team.

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

• Primary role to trade equity finance, treasury products & corporate actions, and assist with other proprietary finance trading
• Review book each morning to set up refis (transfers and re-rates)
• Prepare daily borrow market commentary
• Review book for and execute PnL enhancement opportunities flowing from borrow market
• Review long book and set up long lending and OP trades
• Redirect trades to optimal location
• Scrip and rights trading (manage existing and set up new)
• Day to day and back up responsibilities on the port fin / stock loan desks across US, London and HK and work with execution on properly directing trades

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and advice in the use of Portfolio Management best practices to solve business problems and issues; drives cultural adoption and change management of new practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong technical skills, significant experience with portfolio accounting software
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
• Proven technical accounting skills, including detailed knowledge and experience in IFRS and US GAAP
• Strong brand in the Infrastructure and Fund Management industry
• Previous experience in the Power and/or the Energy industry
• Experience in using FactSet, Bloomberg, BlackRock, and Lipper LANA
• Highly proactive and energetic with a focus toward client service
• Advanced spreadsheet knowledge, computer and database skills helpful

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice to various stakeholders (e.g., management team, board) about portfolio implications of new investment strategies and how to address portfolio risk factors, including liquidity, credit risk, and other non-standard risks.Investment Research & Analysis.

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

• Graduate with an analytical major such as Engineering, Finance, or Economics from a competitive university
• Understanding of risk management with knowledge of regulatory and economic capital
• Team player who is detailed oriented and a self-starter
• Familiarity with market news/ analytic terminals (ie
• Keeping abreast of the latest research in industry and academia, and leveraging these insights to enhance the suite of models
• Presenting research to other team members, business owners and BRS Aladdin clients
• Assisting senior team members to prepare white papers and presentations to describe model calibration and methodology, and to showcase model functionality for clients
• Supporting existing risk models in production

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and thought leadership in Resource Allocation and Management as well as Portfolio Management best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of multi-factor risk modelling, risk-return analysis, and/or portfolio construction in an investment management context
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Eligible for SC registration as an Investment Counselor
• All other equivalent experience will also be considered
• Prior experience in Foreign Currency trade support or operations role/capacity an advantage
• Ideally prior knowledge of Bloomberg
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/VBA/SQL or other programming languages
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, portfolio theory, quantitative portfolio construction techniques, and statistics

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for risk management consulting services to business units within Product Controllers, regarding risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and testing for BAU processes; primarily supporting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrable interest in investment across asset classes and financial instruments
• Familiarity with data sources
• Operations/Analytics experience, FactSet and Charles River (or other OMS) experience preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel (VBA) preferred
• Proficiency with computer applications, specifically with Excel and Power Point
• Technical/portfolio category experience preferable
• Previous sales experience preferable
• Relevant work experience in financial markets desirable