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Business Banker 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 Business Banker
I am writing to apply for the Business Banker role at [Company Name]. With a background in credit assessment and business lending, I am confident I can help your business clients achieve their goals while managing risk effectively.
In my current role, I manage a portfolio of SME clients, analysing financial statements and tax returns to structure loan facilities that meet both client needs and credit policy. Recently, I worked with a manufacturing client whose cash flow was tight; by restructuring their facilities and adjusting repayment terms, I helped them secure the working capital they needed to take on a new contract, while maintaining the bank's risk profile. The client has since grown their business with us.
Why [Company Name]? [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to].
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your team.
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.