Summary

The Review Function (RF) is a central pillar of Scope Ratings’ internal control framework, operating independently across all analytical sectors—from financial institutions and corporates to structured, project, and public finance. As a second-line control function, RF ensures that credit rating methodologies are rigorous, systematic, and continuously aligned with regulatory expectations and market developments.
RF plays a strategic role in shaping Scope’s analytical integrity by reviewing and validating methodologies, models, and quantitative tools, and by monitoring credit trends and rating performance across the rated universe. It acts as a trusted counterpart to analytical teams, a key liaison with Independent Directors and Senior Management.
The Senior Director leads the execution of the methodology review and validation process, ensuring full compliance with RF procedures. This role combines deep analytical expertise with strategic oversight, contributing to the evolution of Scope’s methodological framework and reinforcing the robustness and transparency of its credit rating practices.
 

Duties & responsibilities

• Provide leadership in assessing credit trends and ensuring analytical consistency across all asset classes and sectors. 
• Monitor the evolution of Scope Ratings’ methodologies, controlling that they remain robust, transparent, systematic, and responsive to market and regulatory developments. 
• Lead the review, validation, and approval of methodologies, models, and quantitative tools in accordance with regulatory standards and internal governance. 
• Ensure comprehensive, audit-proof documentation of all methodology, model, and quantitative tool reviews. 
• Design and implement process enhancements to strengthen compliance with validation, back-testing, and calibration requirements. 
• Oversee the development and analysis of performance statistics to identify anomalies and support continuous improvement. 
• Ensure full adherence to the governance framework and procedural standards. 
• Prepare and present high-quality reports and insights to Independent Directors and Senior Management highlighting key findings, observations, and control outcomes. 
• Mentor, support, and develop junior team members and credit rating analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and integrity.

Professional & personal qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in credit risk analysis within a credit rating agency, bank, or investment firm, with a proven track record of analytical excellence. 
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related field.
• Broad cross-asset class expertise and deep understanding of credit risk analysis methodologies and their application. 
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing credit rating agencies is a plus. 
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to navigate and synthesize complex analytical frameworks. 
• Demonstrated leadership in interacting with cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration with analytical, compliance and other control functions. 
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and validation. 
• Ability to understand credit risk models and quantitative tools, with proficiency in coding languages such as Python as a plus. 
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively. 
• Uncompromising integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to upholding the highest professional standards. 
• Skilled in facilitating dialogue, resolving differing viewpoints, and building consensus. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and a relentless commitment to quality. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional fluency in a major European language is a strong asset.