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JP Morgan cover letter template (text format)

[Today’s Date]

 

 

[Contact Person’s Name]

 

12 Leece Street
Liverpool
L2 5MW
01512 345 678
contact.person@gmail.com

Dear [Mr/Ms/Mx] [Contact Person’s Name],

I’m writing to submit my CV for the Investment Analyst position at JP Morgan. With 8+ years of experience in developing strategies for clients, building financial models, and analysing market data, I’m a perfect fit for the role.

While working at Deutsche Bank as a full-time investment analyst, I managed several relevant activities, including client engagement, acquisition, coverage, trading, and investment dialogue. I developed robust knowledge of M&A analysis, individual project investment portfolios, and preparing recommendations for clients.

A few of my notable achievements include the following:

  • Generated over £300K profit annually while managing £80M fixed-income portfolio
  • Grew investment portfolio to £21B through astute cash flow forecasting
  • Formulated monthly growth reports, developing a robust driver-based forecast model

Please review my attached CV for additional details regarding my qualifications and achievements. I would love to meet for an in-person interview, and you can reach me by the email address or phone number provided.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

 

[Your Name]

 

How to write a compelling JP Morgan cover letter

Making a cover letter is essential if you’re applying for a job at JP Morgan. With over 200 years of history, the prestigious organisation is highly selective in selecting new talent.

A compelling cover letter will give context to the skills on your investment banking CV and set out what you aim to achieve if hired. Here are three tips to help you write a job application letter that sets you apart from the competition.

1. Sell your expertise

When you’re applying for a job at one of the most esteemed financial bodies in the world, you can’t afford to waste words. Therefore, every sentence of your cover letter should explain why you belong on the hiring manager’s team.

Maximise your appeal by addressing your most relevant skills and expertise early in your cover letter, whether you have experience in portfolio management or private banking.

Remember that the first couple of skills that you highlight in your cover letter introduction will have the most impact, so choose carefully. Give the job application a thorough read and make sure you know which skills the hiring manager is prioritising.

Here’s an example of a JP Morgan cover letter introduction that makes a strong first impression on the hiring manager:

An example of how to write an impactful JP Morgan cover letter introduction in which the applicant highlights two key knowledge areas in their first sentence.
This applicant starts their cover letter by showing a strong career arc.

2. Explain your interest in JP Morgan

JP Morgan hiring managers receive a lot of job applications, often from similarly qualified candidates. When faced with two equally skilled applications, most will re-read the cover letters to determine which of the candidates wants the opportunity more.

In other words, your ability to explain why you want to work for JP Morgan specifically can make the difference between being called in for an interview and receiving a polite rejection letter:

  • Explain your decision to apply by showcasing your knowledge about the organisation and illustrating how you can contribute to its goals
  • Pinpoint a specific value you can bring to the team to show the employer that hiring you would be a smart move
  • Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of JP Morgan news to emphasise your enthusiasm for the role and understanding of company strategy

3. Proofread your writing closely

When you’re writing an investment banking cover letter, there’s no margin for style, spelling, or grammar errors. Once you’ve finished drafting your cover letter, proofread it closely for any mistakes.

Grammarly can help you clean up your writing (if it’s set to British English), but you should still give your work a manual read-through before submitting it. Read each sentence in reverse order to catch any illusive mistakes. Triple-proof your work by having a trusted friend or family member give your letter a final look before you send it off.

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Seb Morgan
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Seb Morgan

Seb Morgan is a Career Counsellor for CV Genius, where he helps job seekers and professionals get more out of their careers. With over 7 years of experience in business and lifestyle journalism, he's written for a stack of careers-focused publications, including Oxbridge Home Learning, Study International, theHRDirector, and Employee Benefit News, and his expertise includes skill development, interview preparation, and CV and cover letter writing. West Midlands born and raised, Seb has since lived, worked, and studied in 4 countries across 2 continents. He speaks 4 languages and has survived job interviews in 3 of them. He currently also freelances as a travel and culture writer. Reach him at [sebastian] @ [cvgenius.com] or via LinkedIn.