Associate Director - Project Finance

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director in Project Finance, where your expertise will shape the future of finance. In this dynamic role, you will lead credit analyses for infrastructure projects, leveraging your extensive knowledge to influence capital market vehicles. With a commitment to diversity and continuous learning, this innovative firm fosters an inclusive environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in the burgeoning project finance sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in project finance at a rating agency or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on quantitative analysis.
• Fluency in English and another major European language.

Aufgaben

• Lead credit analyst for infrastructure and project finance transactions.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of projects.
• Produce rating reports and participate in rating committees.

Kenntnisse

Project Finance Analysis

Credit Risk Assessment

Quantitative Analysis

Communication Skills

Fluency in European Languages

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

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Associate Director - Project Finance, Frankfurt

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Client:

Scope SE & Co. KGaA

Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

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Job Description:

Scope is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Project Finance Analyst to join our EU Project Finance Credit Rating team. This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of the burgeoning infrastructure and project finance asset class. You will leverage Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise to make a tangible impact.

We are committed to nurturing talent and ensuring our team members have the resources and support to succeed. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages continuous learning.
Join us at Scope, where your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your contributions shape the future of finance.

Scope is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & responsibilities

• Acts as lead credit analyst in infrastructure and project finance transactions, with focus on capital market vehicles
• Performs analysis both at the equity and the debt level
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
• Studies project contracts and documentation
• Modifies and runs the cash-flow models of projects in order to incorporate the relevant rating stresses and obtains the loss of the rated instruments under different event outcomes
• Produces opinionated rating reports and sector research, demonstrating Scope’s fundamental understanding of credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates in rating committees as lead analyst or independent member
• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in a large rating agency, a bank, a structuring advisory or an investment fund, with a clear focus on project finance
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification
• Strong education in finance
• In-depth knowledge of and relevant experience in at least one infrastructure and project finance sector
• Familiarity with the diverse types of funding options in project or asset finance such as term loans, project bonds, revolving facilities
• Understanding of the basic credit risk factors in project finance and ability to generate robust rating rationale
• Understanding of the basic relevant legal issues in project finance
• Highly analytical, with an edge for fundamental and quantitative analysis
• Confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Accountable and reliable person of highest integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluency in at least a major European language (Spanishand / 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.

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

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.