Scope Ratings is offering a challenging task in its Structured Finance team. You will be part of a commit-ted and professional international team of structured finance specialists spread across Europe. Scope has built a strong track record in rating high-profile public transactions for NPLs, SME CLOs, RMBSs, CMBS, Auto ABS and trade receivables.

We are looking for a candidate to be based in Berlin. Scope allows quality work to become quickly visible. You will be part of a committed and professional team with direct exposure to senior management and clients once you have demonstrated your capabilities. The dynamism and team setup will provide you with significant responsibility and recognition in- and outside the company.

Duties & responsibilities

• Support analysts on the production of internal and external content related to credit analysis of live sophisticated structured finance transactions including preparation and participation to credit rating committees.
• Participate to projects related to new methodology developments, and operational efficiency improvement in the structured finance team
• Analyse credit performance data (delinquency, defaults, prepayments, recovery) and derive analytical assumptions.
• Support analysts building models under various including advanced programming language for a large diversity of structured finance projects.
• Data mining and statistical analysis for a broad range of structured finance asset classes (NPLs, SME ABS, RMBS, auto ABS, CMBS, etc.).

Professional & personal qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong statistical skills with ability to apply in practice.
• Good understanding on the foundations of finance.
• Good understanding of simulation models (Monte Carlo simulation).
• Good skills in MS Excel with VBA, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, R, python, and SQL or Data Science experience a plus
• Strong interest and motivation for learning the practical insights of structured finance and credit markets.
• Interest in developing a career in quantitative finance.
• Highly reliable and with high rigor standards and with attention to details.
• Highly critical, curious and able to think outside the box.
• Enrolled university student; masters-level students or higher and top European engineering schools only
• Fluent proficiency in English is a must. Other European languages are a plus.

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 CV
• Copy of your university degrees and certificates

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. 

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.