Senior Specialist - Risk Management

Summary

Scope Ratings GmbH is looking for a Risk Manager in a dynamic credit rating agency. As a Risk Manager, you will be part of our EU-based Internal Control functions, based in Milan. You will support the senior managers of the credit rating agency and will work with functional teams at Scope. The Risk Manager is responsible for management of Scope Ratings GmbH non-financial risk management in a 3LoD model.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and propose appropriate mitigation/remediation for existing and future risks at Scope Ratings GmbH and its outsourced activities within Scope Group or third-party service providers
• Design and track relevant risk KPIs/KRIs with stakeholders and report on performance
• Embed a company appropriate risk management framework at Scope Ratings GmbH, outsourced activities or third-party service providers, encompassing risk appetite and risk tolerance thresholds, risk inventory, risk landscape and action plan, incident management amongst others
• Develop and maintain risk policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Maintain and moderate the Scope Rating GmbH Risk & Control Committee
• Guide senior management and train stakeholders on risk management through effective collaboration, reports and presentations
• Work with all stakeholders across Scope Ratings GmbH and outsourced service providers to embed strong risk management culture
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and present risk reports to Scope Ratings GmbH boards and relevant further bodies at group level

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the financial industry
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or in relevant field of business sciences and/or related work experience
• Experience in a regulatory environment is considered a plus
• Background as Consultant (Strategic or “Big Four”) is considered a plus
• Strong organizational, as well as very good analytical skills
• Understanding of diverse business processes and strategy developments
• Proven success in the efficient management of projects and processes
• Excellent writing skills and ability to process complex information and restitute it in a clear / well-structured manner
• Willingness to engage with highly specialized texts (economics, financial analysis)
• Proactive about learning new skills and improving existing processes
• Strong team player with high interpersonal and communication skills
• Leading to results and focus on solutions
• Multi-cultural, collaborative, self-starter, integrity, detail and target-oriented personality
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills
• Experience in a regulatory environment is considered a plus
• Background as Consultant (Strategic or “Big Four”) is considered a plus
• Fluency in at least a major European language (German and / or French preferred) in addition to English

Interested?

If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. Please note: For non‑EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU at this time.

What We Want To See

• Current CV
• Copy of your university degrees and certificates
• Criminal record certificate (can be provided at a later date)
• At least 3 letters of reference (can be provided at a later date)

About Scope Ratings

Scope Ratings GmbH is part of the Scope Group with headquarters in Berlin and offices in Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris. As the leading European credit rating agency, the company specialises in the analysis and ratings of financial institutions, corporates, structured finance, project finance and public finance. Scope Ratings’ credit risk analysis is opinion-driven, forward‑looking and non‑mechanistic, an approach that adds to a greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors. Scope Ratings is a credit rating agency registered in accordance with the EU rating regulation and operating in the European Union with ECAI status.

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. 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.