Business Analyst cover letter example

For BBA, MBA and engineering graduates applying to business analyst and associate roles.

What to highlight

• Show you can turn a vague problem into requirements.
• Mention stakeholders you worked with and what you delivered to them.
• Tools (Excel, SQL, JIRA) support the story; they are not the story.

Example letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the Business Analyst role. I recently completed my MBA in Operations and Analytics, and I enjoy sitting between business teams and technology to make sure the right problem gets solved.

During my summer internship at a mid-sized manufacturing company, I mapped the purchase-order process across four departments, found that approvals were waiting an average of three days for one signature, and proposed a simple routing change that the company adopted. I documented the requirements, built an Excel tracker for the pilot, and presented the results to the plant head. Before my MBA, my engineering background gave me a habit of checking numbers before I trust them.

Your role asks for requirement gathering, process mapping and clear communication with stakeholders, which is the work I did and enjoyed in my internship. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

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