Scope Group is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the development and execution of our cutting-edge credit rating distribution systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, design, and business teams.

As a credit rating agency, it is crucial that our clients, regulators, and partners receive our credit ratings accurately, timely, and efficiently. Our ratings are used by financial markets to assess major financial institutions, including organizations such as the European Central Bank (ECB) and central banks across Europe. As a TPM, you will play a key role in enabling our technical strategy, gathering requirements, and ensuring successful ratings delivery. You will facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our credit rating distribution systems align with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.

Join us and contribute to our mission as a leading player in the European analytical financial sector.

Duties & responsibilities

• Define and guide the architectural direction of products, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and maintainable
• Work closely with engineering teams to design high-level system architectures, API strategies, and microservices architectures, ensuring technical feasibility and scalability of product features
• Ensure the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure platforms to support business operations
• Facilitate technical discussions and make data-driven decisions
• Ensure the integration of data governance, security, and compliance into engineering processes
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system architecture for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
• Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and data protection policies

Professional & personal qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT field
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager, Software Architect, or in a related role
• Strong technical background with the ability to break down complex technical problems
• Proven capabilities as a technical project manager
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies and design patterns
• Experience with software development (Java), ETL, and data management systems
• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with the credit rating business and credit rating data structures is a plus
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in any other European language is a plus

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.

What we want to see

• Current 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

With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes.

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.