Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure

Scope Ratings GmbH; Madrid; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Scope Ratings GmbH in Madrid is seeking an analyst to focus on infrastructure and project finance credit ratings. You will analyze asset-based and project finance transactions, review contracts, and build cash-flow models under senior guidance.

You will contribute to rating reports, participate in committees, and engage with investors. Requires 4+ years in a major rating agency or financial firm, strong modelling, and fluency in English plus another European language.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience in infrastructure and project finance in a major rating agency, bank, advisory firm or investor credit risk team.
• Strong financial modelling skills with ability to stress test project cash flows under senior guidance.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline with rigorous finance education.
• Fluency in English and at least one major European language; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as analyst for infrastructure and project finance credit ratings, focusing on asset-based and project finance transactions.
• Perform analysis and research on new and existing infrastructure and project finance deals in various sectors under senior guidance.
• Review project agreements and financing documents to identify structural strengths and weaknesses of the credit exposure.
• Support the definition of stress assumptions for credit impairment scenarios.
• Modify and run project cash-flow models to incorporate stresses and obtain expected loss under stress scenarios.
• Contribute to rating reports and sector research on credit risk in infrastructure and project finance trends.
• Participate in rating committees and present analytical findings.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial attitude

Integrity

Project finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Financial modelling software

Job description

Duties & responsibilities

• Acts as analyst for infrastructure and project finance credit ratings, with a focus on asset-based and project finance transactions
• Performs analysis and research on new and existing infrastructure and project finance transactions in different sectors, under appropriate senior guidance
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
• Reviews project agreements, financing documents, key contracts and legal frameworks to identify structural strengths and weaknesses of the rated credit exposure
• Supports the definition of stress assumptions for the assessment of performance under credit impairment event scenarios
• Modifies and runs project cash-flow models to incorporate the relevant stresses and obtains the expected loss under stress of rated instruments under different scenarios
• Contributes to rating reports and sector research on credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates in rating committees and may present analytical findings
• Supports investor, issuer and sponsor outreach and the development of sector expertise
• 4+ years of post-graduate professional experience in a major rating agency, bank, financial advisory firm or investor credit risk team, with a clear focus on infrastructure and project finance
• Good financial modelling skills, including the ability to analyse project cash flows and apply rating stresses under appropriate senior guidance
• Knowledge of and relevant experience in at least one infrastructure and project finance sector; rolling stock experience is an advantage
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance or a related quantitative discipline, complemented with rigorous education in finance
• Familiarity with project finance funding instruments such as term loans, project bonds and revolving facilities
• Understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to identify key credit risks and contribute to a robust rating rationale
• Ability to review large volumes of documentation accurately
• Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Professional presence and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable, reliable and committed to the highest standards of integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluency in English and at least one major European language; French preferred

Compensation Range:

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 Analyst - Project Finance

Minimum: 72.000 EUR

Maximum: 94.000 EUR

Bonus: Discretionary

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

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

We are committed to supporting our team members with the resources, feedback and development opportunities they need to succeed. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.

Join us at Scope, where your work is impactful, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of finance.

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.