Client Reporting Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the client reporting analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for business requirement input to bankwide strategic programs (Global Securities Infrastructure, Legal Entity Programs, Cash Control Model).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of financial markets and Asset management business and products understanding of the business and client life cycle
• Able to take complete ownership of assigned tasks
• In-depth knowledge of financial products with an understanding of the attributes of investment products, related calculations
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Macros, Business Objects and PowerPoint
• Proven experience influencing and working collaboratively with stakeholders
• Attention to detail and accuracy of reports
• Solid research skills and familiarity with various research tools
• Good analytical skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and professional skepticism

Please consider me for the client reporting analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coverage to clients, including pension funds, hedge funds, insurance companies and other corporate clients.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Results orientated, with a logical and analytical method of working
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven mastery of basic functions of task related software (Microsoft Word/PowerPoint, Adobe)
• Good knowledge of markets, securities and investment strategies, including an understanding of HF strategies, fund structures and BAAM Products and Business Lines
• Experience supporting client reporting and marketing organizations (preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office applications and BI tools
• Experience with applications supporting Sales & Marketing
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of our client reports, working closely with various Operational areas and Technology

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

Previously, I was responsible for valuations of illiquid debt and equity securities held by hedge funds, private equity funds, and business development companies in connection with fair value reporting of the funds’ assets to investors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Willingness to work extra hours overtime during peak periods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders across levels
• Consolidate and prepare standard & custom client reports that cater to our US Corporate, Sub-Advised, Publics & Taft Hartley and Financial Institution clients
• Participate in client implementation discussions to identify client’s reporting requirements and facilitate the design and custom reporting that meet client specifications
• Partner directly with key stakeholders across GSAM Business and Operations, in scheduling and collating/producing the reporting requirements and ensuring accurate and timely delivery
• Identify and resolve issues related to reporting by working with product teams, technology, operations, Respond to queries and act as a central point of contact/escalation
• Understand and identify potential risks in the reporting process and implementing adequate controls to mitigate risk
• Manage daily responsibilities and inquiries while also working on projects and initiatives, specifically gaining efficiency and reducing risk through report automation

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytic support and consulting to both internal and external users on issues related to analytic models for fixed income securities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Grow with a strong team and develop a deep understanding of products and client portfolios while working with our business partners
• Strong understanding of all aspects of performance including fund and separate account performance calculations, GIPS standards, attribution analysis (including effects from hedging, fx and leverage), portfolio characteristics and benchmarking calculations such as active share, tracking error and index calculations
• Knowledge of various performance and attribution system (B-One, Factset, Bloomberg, Morningstar, SCD/Dimension, AXYS, Wilshire)
• Understand and know the formulas and calculations
• Strong organizational skills to create a large volume of output within tight timeframes
• Advanced or highly proficient with Excel
• Proficient in SQL language/queries, Excel (VBA), PowerPoint
• Minimum of A-Level standard of education (or equivalent), with good grades (minimum B or equivalent) in Maths and English

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the client reporting analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise and oversight for implementation and business use of the global safety database (GSDB) and other GDS systems functionality to ensure compliance with business and global regulatory requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Act as a referral / escalation point for any issues that impact our client reports
• MSSQL, DB2, ORACLE preferred
• Technical skillset to include database design and analysis
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, including advanced experience in SQL query building
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced level Excel skills (PivotTables, vLookups, macros, ) and a strong interest in and aptitude for learning new applications
• Build business and domain knowledge
• Willing and able to learn various unique programs
• SQL and Teradata experience