Manager Management

Dear Sir or Madame

It is with great interest I have read about the open position as a Gas Trader. My extensive experience from one of the larger banks in the Nordics, DnB NOR, and also experience from private equity company has given me a solid background in financial markets with focus on trading, portfolio- and risk management. Given my resume it would be a great time to take a new step in my professional career into a gas trader role. I believe the position as a Gas Trader is a good step and a great opportunity to do so.

When applying to the Gas Trader position I am motivated by the challenging responsibilities that I foresee taking on. In today s rapidly changing environment, the pressure from external clients and internal P&L has never been higher. I am also intrigued to work closely with the company s top specialists, and to support in representing and delivering a strong perception of the company to the external clients and investors. Indeed, I am convinced that this position at a gas trading organization will offer me the highest potential to develop as a professional and to maximize my full potential.

The ten years’ of experience as a trader provided me a solid knowledge and understanding of financial markets as well as strong analytical skills with valuable experience of technical and fundamental industry- and company research. In addition, during the last eighteen months the trading role has developed into a portfolio manager role. Executing portfolio analysis and assessment of the company’s business strategy, including strategic focus areas, financial plans and strategic initiatives. During these ten years working within finance has required regular interactions with management and other business areas; it has required me to develop good relationship skills.

Apart from my professional background, I am convinced that my personality fits well with your requirements: I am structured, organized, highly motivated team player that enjoys and cope to work under pressure. Furthermore, I emphasise integrity and ethics, which I find important for a Gas Trader.

I believe there is a very close match between the set of skills and qualities that I possess and those that the gas trading company is looking for in a Gas Trader, both from a finance perspective and from a corporate communication perspective. I very much hope to have the opportunity to prove this to you in an interview.

Sincerely,

Mikael Persson

23 February 2015

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