Senior Credit Ratings Lead – Financial Institutions

Scope SE & Co. KGaA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit rating agency based in London seeks an experienced Senior Rating Analyst to assess credit risks for banks and non-bank financial institutions. This role involves leading rating committee discussions, producing insightful research, and engaging with market participants. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in finance or a related field, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English and interpersonal effectiveness are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in credit analysis.
• Solid understanding of European bank regulations and trends.
• Excellent familiarity with financial ratios for bank analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk for a portfolio of banks and NBFIs.
• Lead rating committee discussions and communications.
• Produce high-quality research on relevant credit topics.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of bank regulations

Education

Master's degree in finance, banking, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

VBA

PowerBi

Job description

A leading credit rating agency based in London seeks an experienced Senior Rating Analyst to assess credit risks for banks and non-bank financial institutions. This role involves leading rating committee discussions, producing insightful research, and engaging with market participants. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in finance or a related field, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English and interpersonal effectiveness are essential for success in this position.