Job Description
Executive Director - Institutional Investor Solutions

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as an Investor Outreach and Recognition specialist. In this role, you will work closely with regional heads to accelerate the recognition of Scope as the leading European agency within the insurance, asset manager and banking sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our company. If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Collaborate with regional heads to develop and implement strategies that position Scope as a leading European Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) within major insurance and banking institutions.
  • Facilitate and manage the recognition process of Scope as an ECAI within these institutions.
  • Find rating and risk management opportunities with these investors
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop a detailed and proactive outreach to asset managers and asset owners on our product range: ECAI nomination, Credit Sphere (market data solution, …)
  • Develop and execute project plans, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Stay updated with the European insurance regulatory landscape and provide insights to the team.
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all outreach and recognition efforts are aligned with the company's overall strategy.

Professional & personal qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.
  • Proven experience in project management, with a focus on investor outreach and recognition.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Deep understanding of the European insurance regulatory landscape.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
  • Multilingual skills are highly desirable and German language skills necessary.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

  • 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.