Senior Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Scope Group; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 72.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary bonus

Zusammenfassung

Scope Ratings is seeking Senior Analyst to join the Monitoring & Methodology team in Structured Finance Ratings. The role targets analysts with 3–5 years of relevant experience and a passion for surveillance, methodologies and modelling across asset classes.

You will assess performance of rated transactions, develop analytic tools, and help enhance rating methodologies while building technical expertise in programming, modelling and data analysis. Strong career path potential is highlighted.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of experience in structured finance or closely related sectors.
• Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
• Inquisitive and detail‑oriented with a focus on data quality and consistency.
• Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, and form independent credit opinions.
• Solid understanding of securitization structures and cash‑flow dynamics.
• Proficiency with quantitative tools and MS Office; Python/R/VBA a plus.
• Fluency in English; programming or data tools a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly.
• Serve as a voting member in rating committees.
• Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies.
• Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts.
• Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses.
• Produce high‑quality research and sector commentary.
• Mentor junior analyst and support training within the team.

Kenntnisse

Structured finance

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Python

R

VBA

Power BI

SQL

Git

Excel

English

Tools

Python

R

VBA

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Azure

Git

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Summary

Scope Ratings is seeking motivated analysts at various experience levels to join the Monitoring & Methodology team within Scope’s Structured Finance Ratings group. The Senior Analyst role is ideal for analysts with 3 to 5 years of structured finance experience and a strong interest in surveillance, methodologies and models across all asset classes.

You will play a key role in assessing the performance of rated transactions, developing analytical tools, supporting the ongoing enhancement of our rating methodologies, and contributing to high‑quality credit research. This position offers a strong long‑term career path for high‑performing analysts, combining hands‑on analytical work in the structured finance domain with opportunities to deepen technical expertise in programming, modelling, and data analysis.

Duties & responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly
• Serve as a voting member in rating committees
• Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies
• Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts
• Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting
• Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses
• Produce high‑quality, insightful research and sector‑level commentary
• Mentor junior analyst and support technical/analytical training within the team

Professional & personal qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
• Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills
• Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
• Inquisitive and detail‑oriented, with strong commitment to data quality and consistency
• Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, understand complex transaction documentation, and form independent credit opinions
• Solid understanding of securitization structures, cash‑flow dynamics, workflows, and contractual and legal frameworks
• Proficiency with quantitative tools (e.g. cash flow modelling tools, statistical databases, data visualization tools) and MS Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are highly valued.
• Fluency in English
• Technical skills such as the following are a plus: programming (Python, R, VBA), Power BI dashboard development, databases (SQL, Databricks), cloud environments (Azure), version control tools (Git).

Pay Band: Senior Analyst - Structured Finance Minimum: 72,000.00 EUR Maximum: 94,000.00 EUR

Bonus: Discretionary

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