The Director takes part to and leads in complete autonomy credit rating committees for the assignment and, occasionally, monitoring of structured finance ratings. In this context, the jobholder analyses complex structured finance transactions, develops and maintains credit rating methodologies and writes insightful credit research related to the structured finance sector. The Director also acts as a mentor and provides support to less experienced analysts.

Moreover, the Director leads operational review visits and takes part to investor, issuer and arranger’s meetings and calls. This position offers a long‑term career path for high‑performing analysts with opportunities to develop analytical skills.

Duties & responsibilities

Takes a leading role in the development of Scope’s analytical capabilities and methodologies

Analyses, as a lead analyst, structured finance transactions to assign credit ratings on all types of structured finance instruments

Provides guidance to more junior analysts to pass on knowledge and increase the output of the team

Acts occasionally as communication point‑of‑contact between Scope Ratings and clients when methodologies and analytical capabilities have to be explained

Conducts discussions with clients, investors, the media and other market participants, as well as giving presentations, explanations and briefings at a highly professional level

Produces high‑quality, insightful and forward‑looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis

Qualifications





At least 7 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors

Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification

Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial market and credit

Extensive knowledge of a few structured finance industry segments and geographical markets, including expertise in asset, counterparty and structural analysis, as well as cash flow modelling and documentation review

Good knowledge of the different legal frameworks for securitisation in the main European jurisdictions as well as of European banking regulatory and legal frameworks

Sound understanding in the use of quantitative tools specific to the analysis of structured finance transactions

Team player with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Multi‑cultural, collaborative, self‑starter, versatile, inquisitive and detail‑oriented personality

Ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to do the same

Fluency in at least a major language in addition to English

Compensation The compensation range disclosed may encompass multiple title levels (Scope internal levels of seniority). Your vigente 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 - Structured Finance: 106,000 - 146,000 EUR

Bonus

Discretionary

Benefits

Scope offers an extensive range of benefits, please check our benefits page for more details.

📌 Quality/Risk Director (Madrid)
🏢 Scope Ratings
📍 Madrid