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Futures 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 Futures Dealer
I am writing to apply for the Futures Dealer position at [Company Name]. With experience executing exchange-traded derivatives across commodities, currencies, interest rates and indices, I bring a disciplined approach to risk management and a strong track record in fast-paced trading environments.
In my current role, I execute buy and sell orders on ASX 24 and CME, monitor open positions and manage drawdowns throughout the trading day. A key achievement was identifying a mispricing in the interest rate futures curve and executing a spread trade that delivered a positive return while keeping within the desk's risk limits. I also analyse economic data and price charts to refine entry and exit signals, and I reconcile trades and settle accounts at close of business with zero errors.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [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 would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills in futures dealing and risk management 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.