“I have previously completed internships in accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers and in wealth management at UBS. This may be your longest paragraph, but you still don’t want to write War and Peace – keep it to 3-4 sentences. If you worked on a high-impact project / deal / client, you can point that out and list the results as well. Highlight the usual skills that bankers want to see – teamwork, leadership, analytical ability, financial modeling and so on. You go through your most relevant experience and how the skills you gained will make you a good banker right here.ĭo not list all 12 internships or all 5 full-time jobs you’ve had – focus on the most relevant 1-2, once again name-dropping where appropriate (bulge bracket banks / large PE firms / Fortune 500 companies). I am interested in pursuing an investment banking summer analyst position at your firm, and have enclosed my resume and background information below.” I recently met Fred Jackson from the M&A group at Goldman Stanley during a presentation at our school last week, and was impressed with what I learned of your culture and recent deal flow. “My name is John Smith and I am currently a 3rd year economics major at UCLA.

This first paragraph is all about grabbing their attention.

The position you’re applying for (Analyst? Associate?) – especially for smaller places that are not well-organized.How you found them – specific peoples’ names, specific presentations or information sessions where you met them, and so on.

Your company name, especially if it’s recognizable, and the group you’re working in, especially if it’s something relevant to finance like business development.

Even if it’s not well-known, you still need to mention it here.

Impressive-sounding university or business school? Mention it.This is where you explain who you are, where you’re currently working or studying, and how you found the bank that you’re applying to.

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