Job Description
Executive Director - Financial Institutions

Summary

Scope is looking for a talented, dynamic and results-oriented Executive analyst to join Scope’s Financial institutions team based in the EU. You will be joining a dynamic, friendly and international team with analysts located in Paris, Milan, London, Frankfurt and Oslo. You will be responsible for assessing credit risk and monitoring existing ratings on your own portfolio of banks and NBFIs, liaising with issuers and market participants and regularly publishing research on key credit topics affecting your coverage.

As part of your rating work, you will interact with bank executives, regulators, investors and journalists. You will also be chairing credit committees for a broad portfolio of issuers, ensuring the quality and consistency of Scope's rating processes and outcomes. In addition, you will play a vital part in the development of new methodologies and work closely with other team members to take the next step in further developing Scope’s presence and recognition.
 

Duties & responsibilities

  • Carry primary analytical responsibility for a portfolio of up to 20 banks and non-bank financial institutions in several European countries.
  • Lead rating committee discussions, being responsible for rating recommendations and associated communications, including press releases and rating reports.
  • Monitor existing ratings and recommend reviews and changes on a timely basis as necessary.
  • Act as main communication point of contact between Scope and its clients. 
  • Attend, and act as a lead rating analyst on meetings with bank representatives, including senior management.
  • Produce high-quality, insightful, and forward-looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis (thematic, name-specific, market-specific, etc.)
  • Represent Scope Ratings expertise to investors and other market participants, as well as give presentations and briefings at a highly professional level.
  • Participate in the development of Scope’s analytical capabilities, tools and methodologies
  • Chair rating committees, ensuring the consistent application of Scope’s methodologies
  • Lead the development of new methodological approaches for different asset classes
  • Supports the team leader in managing and supervising other Financial Institutions team members, staff and management in Scope Ratings

Professional & personal qualifications

  • At least 15 years of relevant experience with internationally recognized financial institution such as a rating agency, investment bank, consultancy firm or asset manager, ideally with a focus on bank credit analysis. 
  • Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification. 
  • Solid understanding of European bank regulations and banking trends. 
  • Extensive knowledge of different classes of bank liabilities and their risk drivers.
  • Excellent familiarity with numbers and accounting concepts applicable to banks, as well as with financial ratios relevant for bank analysis.
  • High degree of self-organization with a demonstrated ability to deliver on projects and meet challenging internal and external deadlines
  • Reliability and accountability, including the willingness to take responsibility in a proactive fashion.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside of the box and constructively challenge the status quo.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to flawlessly communicate via remote channels with colleagues and clients.
  • Confident and professional appearance
  • Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills. Proficient use of VBA, PowerBi, Macrobond or S&P CapIQ are a plus.
  • Proficient written and oral communication in English. Fluency in other European languages is highly valued.

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.