Restructuring Managing Director

This fast-growing corporate advisory firm has exceled in providing and creating long time value for their clients. Known for their operational, financial, and strategic solutions; this organization consistently has helped others pinpoint their inefficiencies, enhance performance, and in turn maximize value on some of the most high-profile engagements throughout the industry.

They are seeking individuals with 4+ years of experience in restructuring, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, security analysis, accounting, investing and other relevant fields to join their team. Candidates should be capable of working within smaller teams with high output and limited oversight. The ability to work in a high-pressure environment is necessary. With offices in New York City & Chicago, you will be immersed in a tight-knit company culture that is sure to provide any new hire with training, personal growth, and mentorship opportunities. In addition to those perks, expect to gain experience and work directly alongside key decision makers in various financial restructuring situations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior personnel and clients to develop solutions for complex operational and financial challenges across the business lifecycle, including value creation, business transformation plans, contingency planning, and bankruptcy preparation/execution.
• Lead execution of deliverable workflows with the team, from Associates to Managing Directors.
• Assess organizational and individual structures and effectiveness.
• Oversee liquidity management, including cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and stakeholder communications, as well as case administration, bankruptcy reporting, claims support, and business/restructuring plan development.
• Identify areas for operational improvements and cost reduction.
• Review detailed financial projections and business plans.
• Review executive reporting packages, including key performance indicators (KPIs), financial performance, budgets, and presentations for the board of directors and stakeholders.
• Implement streamlined processes to improve efficiencies.
• Reallocate resources to operational, growth, financial, and strategic initiatives with the highest risk-adjusted return.
• Present KPIs, financial performance, budgets, and stakeholder presentations.
• Lead various operational, financial, and management meetings and key constituent communications/negotiations.
• Contribute to project origination and selling, including pitching to or partnering with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers, and other related buyers.
• Advise clients and make decisions that demonstrate expertise, synthesizing core drivers of clients' business, situational analyses, and underlying complexities to maximize value.
• Provide professional development coaching to junior team members.
• Share and manage best practices and lead internal trainings as required.
• Lead business development efforts while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Support talent acquisition and firm development efforts.
• Contribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program.
• Located or willing to relocate to Chicago or New York City.
• Committed to a team-based culture with in-office presence four days per week and willingness to work at client sites as needed.
• Significant experience in strategic, financial, or operational consulting, investment banking, restructuring/distressed, private equity, lending, and/or industry roles.
• Proven leader in delivering high-value work that exceeds client expectations.
• Demonstrated capability in developing new business transformation, restructuring, and interim management.
• Expertise in advising clients and making decisions that synthesize core drivers of clients' business, situational analyses, and underlying complexities to maximize value.
• Extensive experience supervising professionals, motivating, developing, and bringing out the best in others, providing clear direction, coaching, and mentoring.
• Mastery of financial modeling, including reviewing three-statement models, 13-week cash flows, dynamic KPI packages, and complex ad hoc analysis.
• Ability to craft and deliver insightful, influential presentations with attention to messaging, structuring, formatting, and quality control.
• Success in working within a small, collaborative team environment.
• Personal network and relationships that yield new opportunities and engagements across transformation, restructuring, and interim management.
• Proven ability to cross-sell complementary service offerings and expand network.
• High degree of maturity with proven ability to interact with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers, middle managers, and line workers.
• Effective communication skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, including high-quality messaging, structure, and formatting.
• Eagerness to be responsive at all times.
• Proven track record of success in high-pressure, time-constrained environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong email etiquette.
• Top-tier organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Some benefits of this role include:

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement and pre-tax commuter benefits
• PTO and other holidays
• WFH opportunities
• 401K retirement plan