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MARGOT PERLMAN
Smith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000, Northampton, MA 01063, 413.585.1111,
September 29, 2015
Jane Doe
Hiring Manager
Barclays Capital
Investment Banking Division
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
Dear Ms. Doe:
I am a senior economics major at Smith College very interested in the investment banking analyst program
at Barclays Capital. At the September 28th information session at Amherst College I was struck by first-
year analyst Gregg Casale’s description of Barclays as
a global team that prides itself on its ability to do
things differently while delivering exceptional financial solutions for clients.
With my finance experience,
teamwork, and problem-solving skills, I believe I am well-paired to the analyst program and to Barclays
Capital’s culture.
As a summer analyst at Morgan Stanley this past summer, I prepared pitch books and analyses for client
presentations and built financial models for leveraged buyouts and credit reviews. Through participating in
deal calls as part of the Financial Institutions Group team, I gained an understanding of how client needs are
best met under the pressure of time. Currently as treasurer of Smith’s Student Government Association, I
administer financial transactions for 120+ student organizations and oversee a $500,000 budget,
responsibilities which draw on my attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities.
I’m attracted to the firm’s practice of bringing together a flat hierarchy of diverse team members, each with
the opportunity to make a difference through creative problem solving, as this is how I’ve discovered I work
best. Barclays Capital’s commitment to service projects such as mentoring at-risk students and serving food
in local shelters appeals to me to given my volunteer experience with our local Big Sisters program. The
firm’s client-centered philosophy and global market position combined with the opportunity to contribute to
the community make Barclays Capital an exciting place to build my career.
I welcome the opportunity to talk with you about my qualifications, experience, and interest in the analyst
program at Barclays Capital. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Margot Perlman
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