Summary 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 ideal for analysts with 3 to 5 years of structured finance experience and a strong interest in surveillance, methodologies and models across all asset classes.
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 idóneo 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.
Conduct performance reviews of structured finance transactions and articulate credit opinions clearly
Contribute to updates of structured finance methodologies
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




At least 3 years of experience in the structured finance sector or closely related sectors
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).
Pay Band: Analyst - Structured Finance
For non‑EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. 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.
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📌 Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance (Madrid)
🏢 Scope Ratings
📍 Madrid