Director - Primary Rating Structured Finance

Summary

The Director participates in and leads 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 in investor, issuer, and arranger 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 and 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

Pay Band: Director – Structured Finance

Minimum: 106,000.00 EUR

Maximum: 146,000.00 EUR

Bonus: Discretionary

Benefits

Scope offers an extensive range of benefits, please check our benefits page for more details.

EEO Statement

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.