Executive Director - Credit Policy

Job description:

Scope Ratings is looking for a senior credit officer with strong analytical skills to join its Credit Policy team. Credit Policy is responsible for monitoring the quality and robustness of the ratings produced by rating teams. As part of its oversight activities, the team attends rating committees, establishes and monitors rating performance metrics, and conducts ad‑hoc thematic reviews.

The team maintains close and ongoing communication with rating analysts and works with other internal control functions (such as Compliance, the Review Function, Risk, and Internal Audit) on a variety of matters.

It plays a pivotal role in reinforcing and harmonizing Scope Ratings’ analytical capabilities, acting both as a strategic counterpart to analytical teams and reporting periodically to CRA management and the Independent Directors.

Multiple location possible : Paris, London, Milan, Frankfurt, Madrid. 

• Assess credit trends and monitor the application of rating methodologies through rating committees attendance across all Scope analytical groups.
• Review the robustness of ratings through the design and maintenance of tools and indicators to monitor rating actions. Continuously evaluate rating performance, detect anomalies, and document observations.
• Contribute to the publication of default rates and transition matrices studies.
• Provide leadership in ensuring analytical consistency across all asset classes and sectors.
• Can contribute to rating methodologies development.
• Design and implement process enhancements to strengthen quality controls.
• Ensure full adherence to the governance and internal control framework and procedural standards.
• Identify and report any observations or deficiencies that may affect rating quality or compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to high‑quality reporting to Independent Directors and Senior Management, highlighting key findings, observations, and control outcomes.

• 12+ years of relevant experience as a rating analyst or in a similar control analytical function in a rating agency.
• Strong analytical skills across sectors; relevant credit experience in structured finance or project finance is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment for rating agencies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with rating teams, rating operations, and other control functions.
• Demonstrated highest level of integrity.
• Multi‑cultural, collaborative, and detail‑oriented personality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and assertiveness.
• Strong communication skills, acting with confidence and authority.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong MS Office skills. advanced Excel skills and proficiency in VBA or PowerBI are a plus.
• Master’s degree in business administration, economics, or another relevant field; background in mathematics, statistics, or engineering is an advantage.
• Fluency in at least one major European language (German and/or French preferred) in addition to English.

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)

About Scope

Scope Ratings GmbH is part of the Scope Group with headquarters in Berlin and offices in Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris. As the leading European credit rating agency, the company specialises in the analysis and ratings of financial institutions, corporates, structured finance, project finance and public finance. 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.

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 individuals 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.