Corporate auditor Jobs in Frankfurt

Scope Ratings is looking for a Director Corporate Ratings with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. You will take part to and lead in complete autonomy credit rating committee for the assignment and monitoring of corporate ratings. In this context, you will analyse complex non-financial corporates, develop and maintain credit rating methodologies and write insightful credit research. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to lead operational review visits and take part in meetings with investors, issuers and arrangers.

Duties & responsibilities

• Perform analysis and conduct credit research on a diversified portfolio of Corporate credits on a broad range of high yield and Investment Grade Corporates.
• Monitor existing ratings and if necessary, recommend reviews and changes on a timely basis
• Present to and participate in rating committees
• Act as communication point-of-contact between Scope Ratings and customers and interact with senior executives (CFOs, CEOs, Treasurers, Investor Relations)
• Conduct discussions with clients and investors, as well as giving presentations, explanations and briefings at a highly professional level
• Produce high-quality, insightful and forward-looking research and analytical comments on a timely basis
• Act as a representative for Scope towards media
• Develop and maintain credit rating methodologies
• Engage in investor, issuer and arranger outreach, presenting and explaining Scope’s analytical approach
• Work closely with other Corporates team members, staff and management in Scope Ratings

Professional & personal qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in the financial industry (e.g. a large rating agency, an investment fund or investment bank), that reflects analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of non-financial corporates.
• Experience in analysing high-yield issuers with complex financial structures is a plus
• High familiarity and relevant experience with European financial markets
• Master's degree in finance, banking, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent qualification, CFA charter is a plus
• Willingness to take responsibility with an entrepreneurial attitude. Accountable and reliable person of the highest integrity.
• Proven record of conducting and writing thought-leading insightful research
• Strong team player, confident and professional appearance and high social and communication skills
• Multi-cultural, collaborative, self-starter, versatile, inquisitive and detail-oriented personality
• Ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to do the same
• Able and ready to travel
• Flexibility in accepting tasks and duties and carrying them out as directed
• Extensive sector knowledge is a plus
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) computer skills
• Proficient written and oral communication skills in English is a must. Any other European language would be a plus.

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.

Director - Corporate Ratings: 106.000 - 146.000 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)

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 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.