Job Description
Senior Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Summary

Scope Ratings is seeking motivated analysts at various experience levels to join the Monitoring & Methodology team within Scope’s Structured Finance Ratings group. The Senior Analyst role is ideal for analysts with 3 to 5 years of structured finance experience and a strong interest in surveillance, methodologies and models across all asset classes.

You will play a key role in assessing the performance of rated transactions, developing analytical tools, supporting the ongoing enhancement of our rating methodologies, and contributing to high-quality credit research. This position offers a strong long‑term career path for high‑performing analysts, combining hands‑on analytical work in the structured finance domain with opportunities to deepen technical expertise in programming, modelling, and data analysis.

Multiple location possible : Frankfurt, Berlin, Madrid, Milan.  

Duties & responsibilities

  • Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly
  • Serve as a voting member in rating committees
  • Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies
  • Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts
  • Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting
  • Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses
  • Produce high-quality, insightful research and sector-level commentary
  • Mentor junior analyst and support technical/analytical training within the team

Professional & personal qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
  • Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills
  • Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
  • Inquisitive and detail-oriented, with strong commitment to data quality and consistency
  • Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, understand complex transaction documentation, and form independent credit opinions
  • Solid understanding of securitization structures, cash-flow dynamics, workflows, and contractual and legal frameworks
  • Proficiency with quantitative tools (e.g. cash flow modelling tools, statistical databases, data visualization tools) and MS Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are highly valued.
  • Fluency in English
  • Technical skills such as the following are a plus: programming (Python, R, VBA), Power BI dashboard development, databases (SQL, Databricks), cloud environments (Azure), version control tools (Git).

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 - Structured Finance
Minimum:  72,000.00 EUR
Maximum:  94,000.00 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

  • 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 Ratings 
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.