Director - Project Finance & Infrastructure

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Summary Scope is looking for a dynamic and results‑driven Project Finance & Infrastructure Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team.

Duties & responsibilities Acts as a lead analyst in Scope Ratings with a primary focus on real estate loans in the context of asset‑based, project finance or structured finance transactions Leads the analysis and research on new and existing infrastructure and project finance transactions in different sectors Performs analysis at both the equity and the debt level Analyzes qualitative and quantitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe Studies project agreements, associated contracts and all relevant documentation within the legal framework to identify structural strengths and weaknesses of the credit exposure to be rated Defines stress assumptions for the assessment of performance under credit impairment event scenarios Modifies and runs project cash‑flow models to incorporate stresses and obtains the expected loss under stress of rated instruments under different scenarios Contributes to building a strong analytical framework for infrastructure and project finance by defining the application of Scope’s project finance rating methodology to different sectors and project types Produces opinionated 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 in rating committees as lead analyst or independent member Supports investor, issuer and sponsor outreach, presenting and explaining Scope’s methodology and analytical approach at meetings, conferences and dedicated workshops Acts as primary point‑of‑contact for at least one relevant project finance sector (e.g., energy, infrastructure, transportation, social infrastructure), with both internal and external counterparts Professional & personal qualifications 10+ years of post‑graduate professional experience, including 5+ years at a large rating agency, a bank, a financial advisory or an investor’s credit risk team, with a clear focus on infrastructure and project finance In‑depth knowledge of and relevant experience in energy, infrastructure and/or social infrastructure Master’s degree in engineering with rigorous finance education (preferred) or a master’s degree in business, economics or finance MBA or CFA preferred Familiarity with diverse project‑finance funding options such as term loans, project bonds and revolving facilities Knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks Ability to understand and identify key risk factors and generate robust rating rationale Outstanding research capacity, able to process large amounts of documentation quickly and accurately Highly analytical, with a strong focus on strategy, fundamental and quantitative analysis Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner Confident and professional appearance with high social and communication skills Accountable and reliable person of highest integrity Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude Fluency in at least one major European language (German and / or French preferred) in addition to English Compensation and Benefits Pay Band: Director – Project Finance Minimum: 106,000.00 EUR Maximum: 146,000.00 EUR Bonus: Discretionary Benefits: Scope offers an extensive range of benefits.

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This role offers the chance to contribute to the growth of the burgeoning infrastructure and project finance asset class by leveraging Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise. Scope is an equal‑opportunity employer. xayajpt We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.