Director - Project Finance & Infrastructure

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. Scope is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Project Finance & Infrastructure Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team. This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of the burgeoning infrastructure and project finance asset class. You will leverage Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise to make a tangible impact. We are committed to nurturing talent and ensuring our team members have the resources and support to succeed. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages continuous learning.Join us at Scope, where your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your contributions shape the future of finance. Duties & responsibilities

• Acts as a lead analyst in Scope Ratings with a primary focus on real estate loans in the context of asset-based, project finance or structured finance transactions
• Leads the analysis and research on new and existing infrastructure and project finance transactions in different sectors
• Performs analysis both at the equity and the debt level
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
• Proficiently studies project agreement, associated contracts and in general all relevant documentation, in the context of the legal framework, as well as key project parties, their roles and incentives to identify structural strengths and weaknesses of the credit exposure to be rated
• Defines stress assumptions for the assessment of performance under credit impairment event scenarios
• Modifies and runs project cash-flow models to incorporate the relevant stresses and obtains the expected loss under stress of rated instruments under different scenarios
• Contributes to building a strong analytical framework for infrastructure and project finance by defining the application of Scope’s project finance rating methodology to different sectors and project types
• Produces opinionated rating reports and sector research, demonstrating Scope’s fundamental understanding of credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates in rating committees as lead analyst or independent member
• Supports investor, issuer and sponsor outreach, presenting and explaining Scope’s methodology and analytical approach at meetings, conferences and dedicated workshops
• Acts as primary point-of-contact for at least one relevant project finance sector (e.g. energy, infrastructure, transportation, social infrastructure), with both internal and external counterparts

Professional & personal qualifications

• 10+ years of post-graduate professional experience, of which 5+ years of experience in a large rating agency, a bank, a financial advisory or an investor’s credit risk team, with a clear focus on infrastructure and project finance
• In-depth knowledge of and relevant experience in energy, infrastructure and/or social infrastructure
• Master’s degree in engineering complemented with rigorous education in finance (preferred); or master’s degree in business, economics or finance
• MBA - & CFA preferred
• Familiarity with the diverse types of funding options in project finance such as term loans, project bonds, revolving facilities
• Knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks
• Ability to understand and identify key risk factors and to generate robust rating rationale
• Outstanding resource investigation capacity, able to process large amounts of documentation quickly and accurately
• Highly analytical, with an edge for strategy, fundamental and quantitative analysis
• Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Accountable and reliable person of highest integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluency in at least a major European language (German and / or French preferred) in addition to English

Compensation Range: 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. Director - Project Finance & Infrastructure: 106.000 - 146.000€ 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 English 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 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.