Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Infrastructure

Scope is looking for a Project Finance & Infrastructure Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to credit analysis for infrastructure and project finance transactions across sectors, apply Scope's rating methodology, and develop analytical expertise.

We are committed to supporting our team members with the resources, feedback and development opportunities they need to succeed. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
Join us at Scope, where your work is impactful, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of finance.
Scope is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & responsibilities

• Acts as analyst for infrastructure and project finance credit ratings, with a focus on asset-based and project finance transactions
• Performs analysis and research on new and existing infrastructure and project finance transactions in different sectors, under appropriate senior guidance
• Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
• Reviews project agreements, financing documents, key contracts and legal frameworks to identify structural strengths and weaknesses of the rated credit exposure
• Supports the definition of stress assumptions for the assessment of performance under credit impairment event scenarios
• Modifies and runs project cash-flow models to incorporate the relevant stresses and obtains the expected loss under stress of rated instruments under different scenarios
• Contributes to rating reports and sector research on credit risk in the context of infrastructure and project finance and its trends
• Participates in rating committees and may present analytical findings
• Supports investor, issuer and sponsor outreach and the development of sector expertise

Professional & personal qualifications

• 4+ years of post-graduate professional experience in a major rating agency, bank, financial advisory firm or investor credit risk team, with a clear focus on infrastructure and project finance
• Good financial modelling skills, including the ability to analyse project cash flows and apply rating stresses under appropriate senior guidance
• Knowledge of and relevant experience in at least one infrastructure and project finance sector; rolling stock experience is an advantage
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance or a related quantitative discipline, complemented with rigorous education in finance
• Familiarity with project finance funding instruments such as term loans, project bonds and revolving facilities
• Understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to identify key credit risks and contribute to a robust rating rationale
• Ability to review large volumes of documentation accurately
• Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Professional presence and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable, reliable and committed to the highest standards of integrity
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluency in English and at least one major European language; French preferred

Compensation Range:

The compensation range disclosed may encompass multiple title levels (Scope internal levels of seniority). Your actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to your individual experience, education, and seniority, and the final salary will be determined during the interview and evaluation process.

Pay Band: Senior Analyst - Project Finance

Minimum: 72.000 EUR

Maximum: 94.000 EUR

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

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 English 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)