Scope Ratings is seeking motivated analysts at various experience levels to join the Monitoring & Methodology team within Scope’s Structured Finance Ratings group. The Analyst role is adecuado for analysts with 3 to 5 years of structured finance experience and a strong interest in surveillance, methodologies and models across all asset classes.

You will play a key role in assessing the performance of rated transactions, developing analytical tools, supporting the ongoing enhancement of our rating methodologies, and contributing to high-quality credit research. This position offers a strong long‑term career path for high‑performing analysts, combining hands‑on analytical work in the structured finance domain with opportunities to deepen technical expertise in programming, modelling, and data analysis.

Multiple location possible: Frankfurt, Berlin, Madrid, Milan.

Duties & responsibilities

- Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly
- Serve as a voting member in rating committees
- Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies
- Develop and maintain internal analytical tools and automation scripts
- Prepare data extracts, dashboards, and presentations for monitoring and reporting
- Engage with issuers, arrangers, originators and investors during rating analyses
- Produce high-quality, insightful research and sector-level commentary

Professional & personal qualifications

- At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
- Independent thinker with strong written and oral communication skills
- Accountable, proactive, and able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented,



with strong commitment to data quality and consistency
- Strong ability to identify key risks, interpret data, understand complex transaction documentation, and form independent credit opinions
- Solid understanding of securitization structures, cash-flow dynamics, workflows, and contractual and legal frameworks
- Proficiency with quantitative tools (e.g. cash flow modelling tools, statistical databases, data visualization tools) and MS Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are highly valued.
- Fluency in English
- Technical skills such as the following are a plus: programming (Python, R, VBA), Power BI dashboard development, databases (SQL, Databricks), cloud environments (Azure), version control tools (Git).

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. Analyst - Structured Finance: 61.000 - 73.000 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 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 With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes.

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.

📌 Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance (Madrid)
🏢 Scope Ratings
📍 Madrid