Director, Turnaround & Restructuring – Paris Leader

Alvarez & Marsal France; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Paris is seeking a Director in Turnaround & Restructuring to lead operational restructuring engagements and drive value for clients across Europe. You will work with senior client stakeholders and A&M leadership to execute performance improvements and drive sustainable change.

The role requires a track record of managing complex programs, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in operational restructuring, management consulting, operations improvement, or turnaround management
• Strong experience advising companies in operational distress or underperformance situations
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, including management teams and boards
• Deep operational, analytical, and problem-solving skillset with a focus on performance improvement
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage and develop teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Leading operational restructuring engagements for underperforming or stressed businesses
• Diagnosing operational inefficiencies and developing actionable improvement plans
• Redesigning organizational structures, processes, and governance to drive performance
• Implementing cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across functions and business units
• Supporting operational turnaround initiatives, including workforce realignment, supply chain optimization, and performance management enhancements
• Acting as a trusted advisor to management teams, boards, shareholders, and investors on operational strategy and transformation
• Overseeing performance metrics, operational modeling, and reporting to support informed decision-making
• Leading, mentoring, and developing project teams across multiple engagements
• Contributing to business development efforts, including proposals, pitches, and relationship building with key stakeholders

Skills

Operational restructuring

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Performance improvement

Team development

Business development

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Paris is seeking a Director in Turnaround & Restructuring to lead operational restructuring engagements and drive value for clients across Europe. You will work with senior client stakeholders and A&M leadership to execute performance improvements and drive sustainable change.

The role requires a track record of managing complex programs, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.