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(3-B) COVER LETTER: M.Sc. Finance – Risk Analyst
Jean Hanover
th
123 - 456 West 12
Avenue
(604) 123-4567
Vancouver, BC V3M 3M3
th
May 14
, 20XX
Steve Carnegy and Matthew Knight
Note: Do NOT copy this
HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada) Limited
sample.
19th Floor, 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1
Re: Risk Analyst – Req 2854
Dear Mr. Carnegy and Mr. Knight,
As an Operations Assistant at Investment and Corporate Banking Department, DSC West, I am deeply impressed
to learn more about the strategies on operational risk management at HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada)
Limited. In the Summer of 20XX, I completed a Master of Science in Finance degree from the Beedie School of
Business at Simon Fraser University. I have recently finished my Canadian Securities Course and will be writing
the CFA Level 1 exam this June. I strongly believe that it is this academic background, combined with my risk
management experience and organizational skills that make me a strong candidate for the Risk Analyst position.
During my Master’s program, I gained comprehensive risk management skills in credit risk, operational risk,
informational risk, reputational risk as well as investment risk as a result of applying the Value-at-Risk and
Probability of Default risk management models in numerous empirical studies. For an Operational Risk
Management class, I completed an analytical report after conducting in-depth research on the operational risk
system of banks in Japan and Canada using Basel II as a benchmark for operational risk. In addition, I learned the
risk-return characteristics of different financial derivatives including futures, forwards, options, and swaps as well as
hedging strategies using these derivatives.
As a Global Equity Analyst for the Student Investment Advisory Service (SIAS) fund at SFU, I developed a portfolio
valued at $4 million in Global Equity. I improved and optimized the portfolio performance in a timely manner by
collaborating with a team of six analysts to analyze risk attributions and track changes of international market
trends. I also liaised with the compliance and risk management teams to ensure the risk return characteristics of
the portfolio were consistent with the investment objectives. When working as a Financial Consultant for Citco
Global Securities Services Ltd., I evaluated potential risks by analyzing and reviewing clients’ portfolios, providing
accurate product information, and recommending changes according to market conditions. In my current role of
Operations Assistant for HSBC, I pay strong attention to detail on the daily trading activities for over 80 HSBC
branches in Western Canada to minimize operational risks by limiting unauthorized transactions.
I believe my education and experience would allow me to excel as a Risk Analyst at HSBC Global Asset
Management (Canada) Limited. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my
qualifications. Thank you for taking the time to review my application.
Sincerely,
Jean Hanover
Jean Hanover, M.Sc. Finance
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
Enclosure: Resume
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