Analyst - Project Finance

You will leverage Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise to make a tangible impact.

Scope is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Supports the lead credit analyst in infrastructure and project finance transactions, with a focus on capital market vehicles
• Performs analysis both at the equity and the debt level
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects
• Studies project contracts and documentation
• Modifies and runs the cash-flow models of projects in order to incorporate the relevant rating stresses and obtain the loss of the rated instruments under different event outcomes
• Takes responsibility for the monitoring of project finance transactions
• Contributes to the production of rating reports and sector research, demonstrating Scope’s fundamental understanding of credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates and votes in credit rating committees

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a large rating agency, a bank, a structuring advisory or an investment fund, with a clear focus on project finance
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification
• Strong education in finance
• Familiar with diverse types of funding options in project or asset finance such as term loans, project bonds, revolving facilities
• Understanding of the basic credit risk factors in project finance and ability to generate robust rating rationale
• Understanding of the basic relevant legal issues in project finance
• Highly analytical, with an edge for fundamental and quantitative analysis
• Confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Accountable and reliable person of highest integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills
• Fluency in at least a major European language (French and / or Spanish preferred) in addition to English

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.

• Current 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

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.

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.