Director - Primary Rating Structured Finance

Scope Group; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 106.000 - 146.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Scope Group in Berlin seeks a Director to lead credit rating work for structured finance, developing methodologies and research. You will mentor analysts and engage with clients, investors and regulators, delivering high-quality insights.

The role requires senior expertise in structured finance, strong communication and leadership skills, and fluency in English plus another major language. A professional, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 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, including asset, counterparty and structural analysis, as well as cash flow modelling.
• Knowledge of securitisation legal frameworks in main European jurisdictions and banking regulation.
• Proficiency with quantitative tools for structured finance analysis.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in at least one major language besides English.

Aufgaben

• Takes a leading role in developing Scope’s analytical capabilities and methodologies.
• Analyses structured finance transactions as lead analyst to assign credit ratings.
• Mentors junior analysts to increase team output and knowledge.
• Acts as point-of-contact between Scope Ratings and clients to explain methodologies.
• Leads discussions with clients, investors, media and market participants, and delivers presentations at a professional level.
• Produces high‑quality, forward‑looking research and comments on a timely basis.

Kenntnisse

Structured finance expertise

Analytical thinking

Financial market understanding

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Multicultural collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Cash flow modelling

Quantitative tools

Jobbeschreibung

Director - Primary Rating Structured Finance

Summary

The Director takes part to and leads in complete autonomy 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 to investor, issuer and arranger’s 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, including 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

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: 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.

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.