Job Description
(Senior) Director - Strategy & Chief of Staff

Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded (Senior) Director - Strategy & Chief of Staff to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with a direct reporting line to the Management of our Credit Rating Agency.

The role combines elements of corporate strategy, business planning, transformation, and executive support. Working closely with the Executive Management of Scope Ratings GmbH, the successful candidate will help shape long-term business strategy, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, support inorganic growth opportunities, and ensure alignment across the organization.

This position is ideal for an individual coming from a strategy consulting, corporate development, M&A, investment banking, or strategic planning background who possesses strong financial markets knowledge and excels at influencing stakeholders across complex organizations.

Duties & responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Development

  • Support the development and execution of the firm's strategic plan and growth agenda.
  • Conduct market, competitive, and industry analyses to identify opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, business plans, and measurable outcomes.
  • Prepare executive-level recommendations and decision materials for senior management

Chief of Staff & Executive Support

  • Serve as a strategic partner for the Management Board of Scope Rating GmbH.
  • Coordinate and track key executive initiatives across departments and business lines.
  • Drive alignment across functions, ensuring timely execution of strategic priorities.
  • Lead preparation of executive meetings, offsites, management reviews, and strategic workshops.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Act as a connector across business functions, breaking down organizational silos and driving collaboration.
  • Lead complex, high-impact projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Facilitate communication between senior management and operational teams.
  • Promote execution discipline and accountability throughout the organization.

Executive Communication

  • Develop clear and compelling presentations and strategic papers
  • Distill complex business, financial, and operational information into actionable insights.
  • Support internal communication around strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.

Professional & personal qualifications

  • 8-15+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Background in one or more of the following:
    • Strategy Consulting
    • Corporate Strategy
    • Corporate Development
    • Investment Banking
    • M&A Advisory
    • Strategic Planning
  • Experience working directly with executive leadership teams.
  • Exposure to financial services, capital markets, credit ratings, asset management, banking, fintech, or related sectors is highly desirable.

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:  Director - Strategy & Chief of Staff (Paris)
Minimum:  114,000.00 EUR
Maximum:  151,000.00 EUR
Pay Band:  Senior Director - Strategy & Chief of Staff (Paris)
Minimum:  146,000.00 EUR
Maximum:  177,000.00 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.