External Relations Manager

Scope Group; Berlin, Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Scope Group is seeking an External Relations Manager to oversee our international network and liaise with board members and key stakeholders across politics and business.

The role focuses on monitoring regulatory developments, organizing high-level meetings, and supporting business development through active relationship management in a fast-paced European environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in external relations, lobbying, or related fields.
• Master's degree in business, international management, or communications.
• Proven track record communicating with c-level and political leaders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand Scope's international network of stakeholders.
• Administer Scope Ambassadors and Scope Foundation.
• Activate Scope's network with ongoing information sharing.
• Organise one-on-one meetings for Scope's Board with stakeholders.
• Support Business Development through network leads tracking.
• Conceive and organise high-level events.
• Represent Scope at external events and coordinate participation.
• Monitor political and regulatory issues and raise early alerts.
• Organise board meetings with governments, parliaments, EC, EP, ECB, etc.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent corporate appearance.

Skills

Relationship management

Lobbying

C-level communication

Fluency in English and German

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in business administration

Master's degree in international management

Master's degree in communication

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Scope is searching for a motivated External Relations Manager who supports our mission of establishing the European Rating Agency. You are responsible for the international network of Scope Group, especially the contacts of board members to all relevant stakeholders. You monitor all relevant political and regulatory issues and address relevant concerns towards stakeholders in politics and business. You support all departments of Scope Group with contacts to members of the Scope network and act as custodian of a consistent and strong appearance of all Scope Group companies.

Duties & responsibilities

• Maintenance & expansion of Scopeʼs international network
• Administration of Scope Ambassadors and Scope Foundation
• Continuous information and activation of Scopeʼs network
• Organisation of one-on-one-meetings for Scopeʼs Board members with stakeholders
• Supporting Business Development through Scopeʼs network, overview and tracking of all leads originated from External & Board Relations
• Conception and organisation of high-level events
• Representation of Scope at external events and organisation of the active participation of Scope representatives
• Supervision of current political and regulatory issues, addressing relevant concerns, gathering early information on regula‑tory or legal initiatives
• Organisation of meetings of board members with stakeholders (Governments, Parliaments, EC, EP, ECB etc.) and representa‑tion of Scope in dialogue with relevant stakeholders
• At least 3 years of professional experience
• Master´s degree in business administration, international management, communication or another related field
• Proven experience in relationship management or lobbying
• Proven experience in communicating with c-level and political leaders
• Good understanding of the functions of financial markets
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude to work in a fast‑paced and international environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional organisational skills, a structured and thorough way of working with great attention to detail
• Confident, open‑minded and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and German, French is an advantage

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: Senior Specialist – External Relations

Minimum: 71,400.00 EUR

Maximum: 96,600.00 EUR

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

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 Group

With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes. The shareholders of Scope Group include CEO and founder Florian Schoeller and anchor shareholder Stefan Quandt, numerous senior personalities in European finance and industry as well as institutional investors from several European countries. More on www.scopegroup.com

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.