The Equus Group | Director | chicago, il
5 days ago
Overview:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to help lead their Restructuring & Turnaround Consulting practice. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic thinker with proven experience managing teams, driving business development initiatives, and delivering innovative solutions to clients in financial distress or operational challenges. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth of their practice while serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of associates and senior consultants, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, engaging with executive leadership and boards of directors to identify challenges and recommend tailored restructuring and turnaround strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for critical engagements.
- Lead presentations to clients, creditors, and stakeholders, articulating complex financial and operational strategies effectively.
- Drive business development efforts, including identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, responding to RFPs, and developing thought leadership materials.
- Build relationships with key industry players, including legal advisors, lenders, private equity firms, and investment bankers, to generate new business leads.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences, events, and networking opportunities to elevate the firm’s presence in the market.
- Lead comprehensive financial and operational assessments for distressed organizations, including liquidity analysis, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization.
- Develop and implement turnaround strategies, including cost-reduction plans, operational improvements, and strategic pivots.
- Oversee the preparation of financial models, including restructuring plans, liquidation analyses, and distressed M&A scenarios.
- Manage complex creditor negotiations, working to achieve favorable outcomes for clients during debt restructuring or covenant waivers.
- Provide strategic advisory during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and distressed transactions.
- Facilitate communication among stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the restructuring process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred.
- 8–10+ years of experience in restructuring, corporate finance, or financial advisory, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in managing client engagements, including team oversight and client satisfaction.
- Proven track record in business development, including securing new clients and expanding existing relationships.
- Advanced knowledge of financial modeling, operational assessments, and restructuring strategies.
- Expertise in bankruptcy processes, out-of-court restructuring, distressed M&A, and turnaround management.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with business acumen and sound judgment.
- A proactive, self-starter approach to both client engagements and business development.
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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