Director - Corporate Ratings

Scope Ratings; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits program

Job summary

Scope Ratings GmbH is seeking a Director to lead the Corporate Ratings team’s portfolio analysis, rating quality, outreach, and research publication in Frankfurt. You will autonomously manage issuer relationships, present to rating committees, and shape methodologies while engaging with senior executives.

The role requires strong German language skills, significant experience in corporate credit analysis, and a track record of thought-leading research across European markets.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in financial services with analytical/quantitative skills.
• German proficiency preferred.
• Experience in utilities/energy sectors preferred.
• Experience analysing high-yield issuers with complex structures a plus.
• Extensive experience with European financial markets.
• Masters in finance/banking/economics/statistics; CFA is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, responsible, and highly reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and credit research on a diversified corporate portfolio.
• Monitor ratings and recommend timely reviews and changes.
• Present to and participate in rating committees.
• Act as primary contact between Scope Ratings and customers; interact with senior executives.
• Discuss with clients/investors and deliver presentations and briefings.
• Build analytical relationships with issuers, investors and market participants.
• Produce high-quality, forward-looking research and comments on schedule.
• Represent Scope to media.
• Develop and maintain credit rating methodologies.
• Outreach to investors/issuers/arrangers; explain Scope’s methodology.
• Collaborate with Corporates team members and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Master's degree (finance/economics/statistics)

CFA charter (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Scope Ratings is looking for a Director within our Corporate Ratings team with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. In this role, you will be a visible senior voice within our team, and 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 public speaking opportunities.

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.


• Actively monitor existing ratings and 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


• Build constructive analytical relationships with issuers, investors, and other market participants


• Produce high-quality, insightful and forward‑looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis


• Act as a representative for Scope towards media


• Develop and maintain credit rating 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

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 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 or fluency in German is preferred


• Substantive experience in utilities, energy, and related sectors is preferred


• Experience in analysing high-yield issuers with complex financial structures is also a plus


• High familiarity and relevant experience with European financial markets


• 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 and motivate others to do the same


• Able and ready to travel


• Flexibility in accepting tasks and duties and carrying them out as directed


• Extensive sector knowledge is a plus


• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills


• Highly proficient written and oral communication skills in English is a must.

Pay Band: Director - Corporates

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.

Interested?

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.