Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure

Scope Ratings; Paris; Sur place; EUR 72 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Scope Ratings GmbH is seeking a dynamic Project Finance Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team in Paris, France. You will lead credit analysis for infrastructure and project finance deals, evaluating both equity and debt aspects and occasionally visiting project sites to gather insights.

The role requires strong finance education, 4 years in a relevant setting, and fluency in English with German and/or French preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a large rating agency, a bank, a structuring advisory or an investment fund with a focus on project finance.
• Strong education in finance.
• Fluency in at least a major European language (German and/or French preferred) in addition to English.

Responsabilités

• Acts as lead credit analyst in infrastructure and project finance transactions, with focus on capital market vehicles.
• Performs analysis at both the equity and the debt level.
• Modifies and runs cash-flow models to incorporate rating stresses and obtain loss estimates under different outcomes.
• Produces opinionated rating reports and sector research reflecting credit risk insights in infrastructure and project finance.
• Participates in rating committees as lead analyst or independent member.

Connaissances

Credit analysis

Cash-flow modelling

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Scope is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Project Finance Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team. This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of the burgeoning infrastructure and project finance asset class. You will leverage Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise to make a tangible impact.

Duties & responsibilities

• Acts as lead credit analyst in infrastructure and project finance transactions, with focus on capital market vehicles
• Performs analysis both at the equity and the debt level
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
• Studies project contracts and documentation
• Modifies and run the cash-flow models of projects in order to incorporate the relevant rating stresses and obtain the loss of the rated instruments under different event outcomes
• Produces opinionated rating reports and sector research, demonstrating Scope’s fundamental understanding of credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates in rating committees as lead analyst or independent member
• 4 years of experience in a large rating agency, a bank, a structuring advisory or an investment fund, with a clear focus on project finance
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification
• Strong education in finance
• In-depth knowledge of and relevant experience in at least one infrastructure and project finance sector
• Familiarity with the diverse types of funding options in project or asset finance such as term loans, project bonds, revolving facilities
• Understanding of the basic credit risk factors in project finance and ability to generate robust rating rationale
• Understanding of the basic relevant legal issues in project finance
• Highly analytical, with an edge for fundamental and quantitative analysis
• Confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Accountable and reliable person of highest integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluency in at least a major European language (German and / or French preferred) in addition to English

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.

Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure:

72.000 - 94.000 EUR

Bonus:

Discretionary

Benefits:

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

Interested?

If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. 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

• 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

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.