Intern Trainee

Summary
Scope Group is expanding its Risk Solutions analytical team across Europe. The team is a part of Scope Ratings' committed and professional international team. It provides high-quality credit risk solutions to insurance companies, banks, asset managers and credit-sensitive corporates. We are looking for a dedicated intern based in Berlin or Frankfurt who will work closely with the team of Credit Risk Analysts contributing to Scope's analysis and research. We offer an exciting and challenging position in a fast-paced company with high potential for personal and professional development and growth. A friendly, open-minded, and culturally diverse team with a flat hierarchy in an international company with a proven track record of more than 15 years awaits you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support in analysing financial statements of companies (balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statement)
• Assist in gathering and analysing ownership structures as well as publicly available information such as share price, market valuations, credit ratings etc.
• Collect information on various industries and select aspects relevant to analysed company. Identify key trends within industry
• Support the identification of how the analysed company is positioned on the market and how the industry trends influence the financial outlook for the company
• Research on financial analysis of the company with emphasis on drivers of creditworthiness such as leverage, debt servicing capability and liquidity
• Populate with qualitative and quantitative inputs credit risk models, which produce scores as outputs
• Proof-reading of German-language output

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• Enrolled university student; masters-level students, ideally in the fields of finance, econometrics, accounting, or economics
• Prior experience in credit analysis / company valuations / corporate financial analysis is a plus
• Good understanding of the economic meaning of positions in financial statements
• International background from undergraduate studies or previous work experience is helpful
• Experience from a role as intern or working student is desirable
• Excellent command of MS Office product suite
• Reliable with attention to detail
• Strong interest and motivation for learning the practical insights of Credit Risk Analysis
• German-native speaker; a requirement for a particular ongoing assignment. Proficient written and oral communication skills in English, which is the working language of the company

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 CV
• Copy of your university degrees and certificates

About Scope Ratings
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.