To,

The Recruitment Coordinator,

American Express
29 July 2021

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Patel Zeel Yogeshkumar, a third-year undergraduate student pursuing Mechanical

Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. I wish to apply for the Analyst
Intern at American Express.

My enthusiasm and interest in finance developed from a basic economics course which was a
part of my curriculum in my second year. Right from then, I started exploring the field by doing a
few projects and MOOCs. I have done a virtual project on Equity Research, in which I found the
valuation of stock and compared it with the current market price. This project helped me
understand company performance, forecast future performances of the company, and estimate
the stock's valuations. An online course on Financial Markets by Yale University developed
more profound insight into bonds, stocks, dividends, behavioral finance, etc. As a self-project, I
have automated the trading process using various technical indicators and compared them over
a long period to achieve the best net return and Sharpe ratio. This project helped me
understand various indicators and developed my interest in stock markets.

I have been engaged in a plethora of extracurricular activities right from my school days. During
my first year, I was deeply involved in various Hall activities like Illumination, Cricket, quizzes,
etc. During my second year, I was in the Core Organizing Team of Kshitij (one of the Largest
techno-management symposiums in India), where I substantially contributed to the three facets,
i.e., Sponsorship, Event Management, and Publicity. My achievements and experiences have
instilled leadership qualities, trained me as a good team player, developed strong work ethics,
and developed a sense of confidence in me.

American Express's excellent work culture and having employees from diversified backgrounds
serve as a primary motivation for my application. Global exposure with your company will
definitely give me a significant boost in my career. My zeal to learn and create growth, coupled
with my abilities to collaborate creatively, makes me a suitable candidate for a career at
American Express. I have attached my resume for your kind perusal. I greatly appreciate your
time and due consideration and eagerly waiting for your reply.

Regards,

Patel Zeel Yogeshkumar,

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Mobile No.: +91 9426856970
Email id: zeelpatel62028@gmail.com