Controls Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input to Senior Management reporting together with analysis and commentary in relation to risk and control assurance and risk assessments.

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:

• Proven experience in systems technical documentation preparation and reviews
• Experience utilizing SharePoint preferred
• Deep BIZ process understanding
• Solid experience of performing process audits, control audits and/or risk assessments
• Experience in the documentation of policies and procedures
• Strong audit and compliance mindset
• Independent and proactive working style to actively solve complex problems and taking new perspectives by using existing solutions
• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal), German is desirable

I would like to submit my application for the controls analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for operational, regulatory and financial risk management for the organization in critical business/risk control development, as well as the day-to-day risk oversight for complex product lines;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Develops training materials and assists in conducting training on financial reporting controls and data quality for management and staff across all divisions
• Active member of Finance Transformation initiatives by providing expertise of the end-to-end flows of the financial reporting process
• Leading complex application
• Business process changes
• In Payroll tax withholding
• And with Business writing
• MS Office (Excel and Word), proficient Excel knowledge
• Working knowledge in SAP and Power Plan

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

Previously, I was responsible for project support to Project Management Operating Committee (PMOC) initiatives or EPPO initiatives, as needed: including change communications, project plans, documentation, and inquiries about the projects, risk assessment, scope management, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Flexibility for working hours in alignment to all other global entities
• Flexibility for project related travel assignments across all entities (very limited)
• Assists the team in problem resolution and project work systems design and testing
• Maintains an understanding of Barclays’ strategic goals knowledge of the financial services industry and best practices of leading technology organisations
• Work closely with internal business partners to develop multiple automated data transmissions to and from an external vendor
• Develop the controls surrounding the file transmissions and the operational processes that support the overall process
• Utilizing knowledge of US Payroll process and programs, tax withholding obligations
• Leading complex application and business process changes

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and direction to the scheduling, risk management, document management, reporting and productivity management teams to facilitate timely and accurate analysis and reporting to the project leadership.

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:

• Utilizing Payroll tax withholding knowledge of trailing earnings paid to employees
• Working knowledge of Regulatory Environment, Control Frameworks, and Technology or Banking Operations processes
• Strong knowledge and experience of the SOX 404 requirements and lifecycle
• Familiar with Global Risk Compliance (GRC) tool
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a diverse audience including all levels of management
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial or operational audits
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing audit plans and schedules

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for planning, scheduling, quality management, customer satisfaction, and risk management for the BRMi contract management to be compliant with BRMi’s operational processes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Qualified CA with proven experience in Audit/Control activities
• Familiarity with PCI standards and requirements
• PCI certification or experience as a QSA
• Proven skills for ensuring a highly controlled environment is adhered to at all times whilst taking ownership of issues through to closure
• Detailed F&O exchange / product knowledge
• Understanding of how Finance processes and systems operate, including key internal interfaces (IST, Supply, GBS)
• Experience in business and data analysis and process improvement
• Banking specific knowledge and experience in operational functions