Associate Director - Corporate Ratings

Scope Ratings GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Scope Ratings GmbH in Frankfurt is seeking an Associate Director for Corporate Ratings to autonomously manage a portfolio of issuers, ensure ratings quality, and represent the team in market discussions.

The role involves in-depth credit analysis of non-financial corporates, development of methodologies, and regular meetings with issuers, investors, and senior executives to explain Scope's approach. Strong analytical skills and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in financial industry (rating agencies, funds or banks)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for non-financial corporates
• Proficiency in German is a plus
• Experience with high-yield issuers and complex structures a plus
• Willingness to travel and work in a team-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and credit research for a diversified corporate portfolio
• Monitor ratings and recommend reviews if needed
• Present to rating committees and interact with senior executives
• Engage with issuers, investors, and arrangers; communicate Scope's approach
• Develop and maintain credit rating methodologies and research publications
• Collaborate with team members and management to enhance analytical capabilities

Skills

Credit analysis

Stakeholder management

Research

Presentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

High proficiency in German

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in finance/economics/statistics/mathematics

CFA charter (a plus)

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Scope Ratings is looking for an Associate Director Corporate Ratings with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. In this role, you will autonomously lead a portfolio of issuers in terms of ratings quality, market outreach, relationship-building, and research publication. You will analyse complex non-financial corporates, participate in developing and maintaining credit rating methodologies and be an active representative of the team with market participants. This position also includes regular meetings with issuers, investors, arrangers, and close cooperation with other members of the team.

Duties & responsibilities

• Perform analysis and conduct credit research on a diversified portfolio of Corporate credits on a broad range of high yield and Investment Grade Corporates.
• Monitor existing ratings and if necessary, recommend reviews and changes on a timely basis
• Present to and participate in rating committees
• Act as communication point-of-contact between Scope Ratings and customers and interact with senior executives (CFOs, CEOs, Treasurers, Investor Relations)
• Conduct discussions with clients and investors, as well as giving presentations, explanations and briefings at a highly professional level
• Produce high-quality, insightful and forward-looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis
• Act as a representative for Scope towards media
• Enhance Scope's analytical capabilities and methodologies
• Engage in investor, issuer and arranger outreach, presenting and explaining Scope's analytical approach
• Work closely with other Corporates team members, staff and management in Scope Ratings
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in the financial industry (e.g. a large rating agency, an investment fund or investment bank), that reflects analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of non-financial corporates.
• High proficiency in German is a plus
• Experience in utilities and energy, or related sectors, is also a plus
• Experience in analysing high-yield issuers with complex financial structures is a plus
• Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification, CFA charter is a plus
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude. Accountable and reliable person of the highest integrity.
• Proven record of conducting and writing thought-leading insightful research
• Strong team player, confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Multi-cultural, collaborative, self-starter, versatile, inquisitive and detail-oriented personality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Able and ready to travel
• Flexibility in accepting tasks and duties and carrying them out as directed
• Experience in analysing high-yield issuers with complex financial structures is a plus
• Extensive sector knowledge is a plus
• Proficient written and oral communication skills in English is a must. .

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 Band: Associate Director - Corporate Ratings

Minimum: 88,000.00 EUR

Maximum: 115,000.00 EUR

Bonus: Contractual OR Discretionary

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

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.