Director - Project Finance & Infrastructure

Location: Turbigo

Scope is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Project Finance & Infrastructure Analyst to join our EU Project Finance & Infrastructure Credit Rating team. This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of the burgeoning infrastructure and project finance asset class. You will leverage Scope’s proprietary rating methodology and extensive industry expertise to make a tangible impact.

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 both at the equity and the debt level
Analysis involves quantitative and qualitative aspects and may require visiting project sites around Europe
Proficiently studies project agreement, associated contracts and in general all relevant documentation, in the context of the legal framework, as well as key project parties, their roles and incentives 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 the relevant 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
10+ years of post-graduate professional experience, of which 5+ years of experience in 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 complemented with rigorous education in finance (preferred); or master’s degree in business, economics or finance
MBA - & CFA preferred
Familiarity with the diverse types of funding options in project finance such as term loans, project bonds, revolving facilities
Knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks
Ability to understand and identify key risk factors and to generate robust rating rationale
Outstanding resource investigation capacity, able to process large amounts of documentation quickly and accurately
Highly analytical, with an edge for strategy, fundamental and quantitative analysis
Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
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
Fluency in at least a major European language (German and / or French preferred) in addition to English

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.
Bonus
Discretionary
Benefits
Scope offers an extensive range of benefits, please check our benefits page for more details.
For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite. We are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU.
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