Application Letter

Dear Sir/Mdm,

I would like to apply for a summer internship position in Credit Suisse as a financial analyst in the investment banking department. I have come to know this summer internship program that you are offering through your website and I am very keen to participate and contribute as a competent individual.

I am currently a third year student in the National University of Singapore, working towards a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. My background in engineering has always demanded a high level of mathematical mastery as well as a strong set of analytical skills from me. Besides, my training in engineering has also conditioned me to be a strong problem-solver and a team-oriented individual. Apart from engineering, my interest in the finance sector has also propelled me to constantly keep myself updated on the financial news through medium such as the Wall Street Journals as well as television program like CNBC and CNN. The Ups and Downs of the market never fail to fascinate me and pushes me to get into the industry. Therefore, despite having little academic background in finance, I strongly believe that the foundation skills I had acquired and the fierce passion I possess will certainly allow me to accelerate my learning process to making significant contribution to the finance team.

Also, my previous internship and work experiences have allowed me to build relationships and a diverse network, refining my interaction and socializing skills with clients and colleagues. In addition, my internship experience is not only confined to local company, but as well as overseas establishment. I had spent 3 months working in Korea right after my first year of studies. My short stint in Korea had taught me to appreciate and to adapt quickly into other culture and practices. Similarly, my second internship at a local firm had further improved my human interaction skills. I was given the role of a Project Engineer and was required to coordinate with many different groups of professionals in order to progress in the projects I was handling. Lastly, I am also currently operating my own company, dealing with water filters, in order to sustain my university expenses and am responsible for the profit and loss of the company.

Therefore, with a qualified academic background, diverse and wide human relations experiences and more importantly, the desire to learn and excel, I can assure you that I will be an impressionable contributor to the team in this summer internship program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 9XXXXXXX and I will provide you with more information that you may need. In between, thank you for your kind attention and I look forward to hear from you soon. 

Yours faithfully,
Perry Teo