Director - Primary Rating Structured Finance

About Scope With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes. We embrace people from all backgrounds, regardless of culture, ethnicity and gender. We ensure that our application processes are free from discrimination. By valuing each individual's unique background and perspectives, we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. Our dedication to equality and inclusivity reflects our belief that diversity drives innovation and success. Summary The Director takes part to and leads in complete autonomy credit rating committees for the assignment and, occasionally, monitoring of structured finance ratings. In this context, the jobholder analyses complex structured finance transactions, develops and maintains credit rating methodologies and writes insightful credit research related to the structured finance sector. The Director also acts as a mentor and provides support to less experienced analysts. Moreover, the Director leads operational review visits and takes part to investor, issuer and arranger’s meetings and calls. This position offers a long-term career path for high-performing analysts with opportunities to develop analytical skills. Duties & responsibilities

• Takes a leading role in the development of Scope’s analytical capabilities and methodologies
• Analyses, as a lead analyst, structured finance transactions to assign credit ratings on all types of structured finance instruments
• Provides guidance to more junior analysts to pass on knowledge and increase the output of the team
• Acts occasionally as communication point-of-contact between Scope Ratings and clients when methodologies and analytical capabilities have to be explained
• Conducts discussions with clients, investors, the media and other market participants, as well as giving presentations, explanations and briefings at a highly professional level
• Produces high-quality, insightful and forward-looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis

Professional & personal qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
• Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial market and credit
• Extensive knowledge of a few structured finance industry segments and geographical markets, including expertise in asset, counterparty and structural analysis, as well as cash flow modelling and documentation review
• Good knowledge of the different legal frameworks for securitisation in the main European jurisdictions as well as of European banking regulatory and legal frameworks
• Sound understanding in the use of quantitative tools specific to the analysis of structured finance transactions
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Multi-cultural, collaborative, self-starter, versatile, inquisitive and detail-oriented personality
• Ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to do the same
• Fluency in at least a major language in addition to English

Compensation Range: The compensation range disclosed may encompass multiple title levels (Scope internal levels of seniority). Your actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to your individual experience, education, and seniority, and the final salary will be determined during the interview and evaluation process. Pay Range: Bonus: Contractual OR Discretionary Benefits: Scope offers an extensive range of benefits, please check our benefits page for more details. Director - Structured Finance EUR 106,000 146,000