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Trader cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for trader jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
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Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Trader position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a trader, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is risk management, market making, execution, derivatives. Two results from that work: - Traded a book with a daily volume of $30M and stayed inside risk limits every day for 2 years - Made $4.2M in a year; the worst single month lost $310K [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about a trader cover letter
- What should a trader cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your trader work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Name the skills the posting names; for this work the most frequent today are SQL, Trading, Excel.
- Do trader jobs ask for a cover letter?
- Many postings make it optional. A short letter still helps when the application form has a place for it.
- How long should a trader cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.