Senior Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

Senior Analyst - Monitoring & Methodology Structured Finance

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 Senior 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.

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.

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
• Mentor junior analyst and support technical/analytical training within the team

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).

Pay Band: Senior Analyst - Structured Finance Minimum: 72,000.00 EUR Maximum: 94,000.00 EUR

Bonus: Discretionary

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