Sample cover letter for Internship position at Societe Generale

My internship in corporate M&A at xxx provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to start my career in investment banking. I am currently working as a full member of the team and I am assisting management on deal execution. Mostly, I gather information using various databases like Bloomberg or Thomson Reuters Eikon, prepare company profiles, perform valuations of potential targets or divestments, manage the due diligence process, and create presentations for the Board of Management. Furthermore, I have previously completed an internship as a research analyst at xxx, a consultancy firm specialized in corporate governance. Besides analysing company disclosures, researching financial information, corporate governance and executive pay analytics I had the opportunity to participate in finding the right solutions to clients’ needs. This experience showed me how to work effectively under pressure and meet every deadline, while it improved my research and analytical skills. Throughout my academic pursuit, I acquired a strong background in the methodologies required for successfully analysing and synthesising important financial and qualitative information. In addition to my academic activities, I have been an active member of various student societies and a board member of The Faculty Student Council during my undergraduate study, where I had to manage ongoing projects, delegate tasks and maintain good communication between council members. My involvement in extra-curricular activities played an important role in developing my leadership and decision-making skills, while making me aware of the importance of teamwork in the business world.