Summary

We are looking for you - with a keen perception, enthusiasm for the fund market and the topic of private markets to join our team in Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly, openminded and culturally diverse team with a flat hierarchy in an international company with a proven track record of more than 20 years. 

To expand our team for alternative investments, we are looking for a highly motivated Analyst with strong analytical skills and the knowledge of private markets. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of new products and support the maintenance of our current product portfolio. This role requires a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to staying current with market and regulatory developments.

You will be responsible for monitoring your own portfolio of ratings, as well as assigning new ratings as Scope’s coverage grows. You will be the subject matter expert on your coverage, representing the team and Scope vis-à-vis issuers, investors, and the media and regularly produce research to strengthen Scope’s brand recognition. This is a challenging and rewarding position with significant responsibilities, reporting directly to the Managing Director. 

Duties & responsibilities

• Provides Assistance and represents the Head of Alternative Investments in case of absence
• Acts as lead analyst on Alternative Investments with a primary focus on alternative investments / private markets
• Acts as communication point-of-contact between Scope Analysis and customers
• Enhances Scope’s analytical capabilities and methodologies 
• Analyses qualitative and quantitative fund aspects such as structural risks, operational risks, legal and regulatory aspects
• Leads fund rating committees 
• Monitors existing ratings and if necessary recommends reviews and changes on a timely basis
• Creates and monitors peer groups
• Is able to conduct discussions with clients, investors and asset managers, as well as giving presentations, explanations and briefings at a highly professional level 
• Is able and ready to travel and to show flexibility in accepting tasks and duties and carrying them out as directed
• Works closely with other Alternative Investments team members, staff and management in Scope Analysis and coordinates the workload of junior analysts 
• Produces high-quality, insightful and forward-looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis
• Informs colleagues in new topics and passes on knowledge within the team
• Provides guidance to other team members to produce regular performance reports and analyses

Professional & personal qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in the financial industry, that reflects analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of Alternative Investments
• Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Extensive knowledge of private markets, such as real assets (infrastructure and real estate ) amongst others
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Independent thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Multi-cultural, collaborative, self-starter, versatile, inquisitive and detail-oriented personality
• Experiences in research writing with strong written and oral communication skills 
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to do the same
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills
• Fluency in at least a major European language (English and / or French preferred) in addition to German