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Foreign Exchange Dealer cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Foreign Exchange Dealer
I am writing to apply for the Foreign Exchange Dealer role at [Company Name]. With [number] years of experience trading spot and forward currencies in a [bank/investment firm/corporate treasury] environment, I am confident in my ability to manage positions within strict risk limits and contribute to your trading desk's performance.
In my current role, I identified a mispricing in AUD/USD forward points during a period of RBA policy uncertainty and executed a series of trades that reduced hedging costs for a corporate client by [X] basis points while keeping the desk's exposure within its daily limit. I also streamlined the daily reconciliation process with back-office systems, cutting settlement discrepancies by [X]%.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am keen to bring my experience in [specific skill] to support your team's objectives.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your needs.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.