Currency Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical treasury advice to internal customers such as finance managers of operating companies on issues such as hedging of foreign exchange exposures, working capital management or new systems and processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong analytic, creativity, organization and project management skills
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint , Treasury Workstations
• Experience participating in global cross functional teams to implement process and transformational change initiatives
• Knowledge of lean business concepts and practical applications
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of, and interest in, global markets and investing
• Have programing experience including exposure to of the following
• Foreign Currency Background (detailed understanding of exchange rates etc…)
• Advanced level of mathematical skill

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

Previously, I was responsible for consulting and strategic services to Corporate Risk Management staff and line managers on implementation and use of Financial Crimes Risk Management approaches and systems, including developing and recommending changes to policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Risk Management strategies.

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:

• Communication skills - advising and influencing risk management decisions
• Interest in financial derivatives and markets
• Basic knowledge of market risk controls and governance frameworks
• Advantageous to have Treasury Management System experience
• Currently or previously worked w/in the Currency Reporting LOB
• Comfortable in assigning defects in audits
• Able to adapt to change rapidly and comfortable working as part of a team
• Analytically minded and working knowledge of Microsoft office suite

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership, oversight and governance for the Global Services financial management systems and processes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong technical abilities including database and spreadsheet proficiency
• Previous experience coordinating multidimensional projects
• Preferably has experience in FX related products
• Strong working knowledge of the operation of global markets, in particular currency markets, is preferred
• Strong knowledge of BE GAAP, US GAAP and SoX requirements
• Strong technical and analytical skills with good knowledge of systems (TM1, JDE,SAP, Excel,…)
• Able to combine a helicopter view with deep dives when needed
• Understanding of technical aspects of the financial markets (foreign exchange in particular)

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial analysis for, and assist in the management of, systems and processes to track, measure, and report on ROI.

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

• Personal interest in markets and/or trading
• Driven to provide, learn and apply new ideas
• Prior experience with payroll processing and/or payroll department processes
• Basic Treasury knowledge of liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, foreign exchange management
• Basic knowledge in financial derivatives pricing
• Basic knowledge of hedging strategies and financial instruments
• Interest to learn Financial Risk models
• Interest to learn VBA, SQL or SharePoint design

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for insightful analysis to support our liquidity and working capital strategies and interact with financial and operational leaders on cash forecasting assumptions.

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

• Knowledge of hedge accounting is preferred
• Agile delivery, ScrumMaster experience
• IT Project Management (software development life cycle, delivery methodology)
• Working in a project team environment
• Written communication through project documentation, email and instant messaging
• Strong knowledge of trading order management systems and electronic trading (FIX protocol), including industry interfaces and API’s
• Knowledge of loyalty programs, marketing principles, and direct to consumer communication techniques
• Relevant professional designation such as CFA or progress, thereto an advantage