Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Scope Group; Frankfurt, Berlin; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Scope Ratings is seeking motivated analysts to join the Monitoring & Methodology team within Scope’s Structured Finance Ratings group. The role suits professionals with 3–5 years in structured finance, focusing on surveillance, methodologies, and models across asset classes.

You will assess performance, build analytical tools, and contribute to rating methodologies, offering a strong long-term path with hands-on analytics and opportunities to deepen programming and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors.
• Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
• Inquisitive and detail‑oriented, with strong commitment to data quality and consistency.
• Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, understand complex transaction documentation, and form independent credit opinions.
• Solid understanding of securitization structures, cash‑flow dynamics, workflows, and contractual and legal frameworks.
• Proficiency with quantitative tools (e.g. cash flow modelling tools, statistical databases, data visualization tools) and MS Office proficiency.
• Fluency in English.
• Technical skills such as programming (Python, R, VBA), Power BI dashboard development, databases (SQL, Databricks), cloud environments (Azure), version control tools (Git).

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly.
• Serve as a voting member in rating committees.
• Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies.
• Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts.
• Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses.
• Produce high-quality, insightful research and sector‑level commentary.

Skills

Structured finance

Credit analysis

Data analysis

Programming

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Azure

Git

MS Office

Tools

Python

R

VBA

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Azure

Git

Job description

Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance Job Description Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Summary

Scope Ratings is seeking motivated analysts at various experience levels to join the Monitoring & Methodology team within Scope’s Structured Finance Ratings group. The Analyst role is ideal for analysts with 3 to 5 years of structured finance experience and a strong interest in surveillance, methodologies and models across all asset classes.

You will play a key role in assessing the performance of rated transactions, developing analytical tools, supporting the ongoing enhancement of our rating methodologies, and contributing to high-quality credit research. This position offers a strong long‑term career path for high‑performing analysts, combining hands‑on analytical work in the structured finance domain with opportunities to deepen technical expertise in programming, modelling, and data analysis.

Multiple location possible: Frankfurt, Berlin, Madrid, Milan.

Duties & responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly
• Serve as a voting member in rating committees
• Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies
• Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts
• Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting
• Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses
• Produce high-quality, insightful research and sector‑level commentary

Professional & personal qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
• Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills
• Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
• Inquisitive and detail‑oriented, with strong commitment to data quality and consistency
• Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, understand complex transaction documentation, and form independent credit opinions
• Solid understanding of securitization structures, cash‑flow dynamics, workflows, and contractual and legal frameworks
• Proficiency with quantitative tools (e.g. cash flow modelling tools, statistical databases, data visualization tools) and MS Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are highly valued.
• Fluency in English
• Technical skills such as the following are a plus: programming (Python, R, VBA), Power BI dashboard development, databases (SQL, Databricks), cloud environments (Azure), version control tools (Git).

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 Band: Analyst - Structured Finance Minimum: 61,000.00 EUR Maximum: 73,000.00 EUR

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

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.

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