Vikram Singh Ravinder



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January 23, 2011

Blackrock Inc.

Regarding: Application to 2011 Analyst Position – Portfolio Management Group

Dear [name of recipient],

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the 2010 analyst position at Blackrock. I am currently working toward my Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University College London (expected June 2011). With my academic and social experiences and achievements, I am confident that my versatility and commitment to excellence will add value to Blackrock.

I have sharpened my analytical and teamwork skills in preparation for investment management. This past summer, I interned at the CRU Group as a Quantitative Analyst, where I built econometric models to forecast steel prices for investment. Moreover, I initiated the revamping of the Purchasing Manager Index forecasting product, which resulted in a 30% surge in sales.

At the Swiss Finance Academy program, I researched equity and debt financing and learned to analyze financial statements. The experience not only taught me technical skills such as performing firm valuations and designing customized portfolio allocation strategies, but also developed my soft skills observing market sentiments that tend to misvalue certain industries. In one project, I worked as a part of a team to deliver a presentation on foreign investment in BRIC emerging markets before 150 peers and supervisors where I concluded that shorting emerging markets and going long on financial markets would generate positive returns in the medium to long term. With a 9am to 11pm daily schedule, the program often involved multitasking under time pressure, which I discovered to be challenging yet stimulating; as a result I strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in investment management.

After speaking to Jack Anderson from the Portfolio Management Group and speaking to the analysts at the London presentation, I realized that I am drawn to the open-minded yet serious attitude of Blackrock towards client engagement coupled with the strong ‘One Blackrock’ culture. The global standing and diversity of your firm offers the opportunity to contribute to international business by exchanging information and connecting with Blackrock teams around the world – an exciting prospect.

I offer you a fast-learning and dedicated team player, committed to Blackrock’s standard of excellence in providing financial advisory services for clients. I look forward to further discussing my qualifications with you. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Yours truly,

John Doe

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