EY Director - Turnaround Restructuring Strategy SSA 

United Kingdom, England, London 

222052881

As a Restructuring Director in our London Financial Advisory practice, you'll manage the restructuring engagement by working closely with the Partner, to deliver best execution with our diverse range of clientsexecuting it in compliance with our policies and protocols.

You will take responsibility for leading engagements, reporting to the engagement Partner and clients, project managing the rest of the team, coordinating deliverables from teams tasked to deal with discreet aspects of assignments, communicating issues to the Partner and driving the project to completion with limited supervision from the Partner.

You will also fit in to our positive learning culture from day one. You will bring your existing skills/knowledge and coach people in these where that is relevant and applicable to our work, and you will be valued for your efforts to coach and counsel team members to help them develop.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Financial analysis and scenario modelling to support decision making and awareness of the key drivers of corporate failure or underperformance.
• Commercial acumen –using knowledge and insight gained from client work and apply your understanding of the wider business environment.
• Able to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions.
• Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients.
• Ability to share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to manage more than one assignment at a time and yet still demonstrate quality and consistency of performance in every task.
• Adapt well to change and have a flexible and positive approach.
• Experience of working on situations which have involved in-court restructuring solutions such as CVA, Restructuring Plans, Scheme of Arrangement etc, and Administration.
• Desire to support the people development of TRS – contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Strong appreciation of risk management.
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Track record within a recognised Restructuring team for a minimum of 7 years and have been a senior manager for a minimum of 3 years or promoted to Director.
• Experience of leading restructuring advisory engagements company or creditor-side..
• Professional accountancy qualification or similar qualification (e.g. CFA, MBA).
• The ability to build strong external relationships within the Restructuring market and across other services, and can actively participate in business development.
• Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising distressed businesses and their stakeholders.
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proven financial advisory experience in a leading investment bank, boutique or Big-4 environment.
• Experience advising large creditor groups or syndicates and/or company side financial restructuring experience.
• Experience working on international situations with a capital markets angle
• People development experience and can effectively supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Own network of contacts with work providers, or will understand how to build one.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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