Analyst II, Restructuring

Kroll; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll's Restructuring team in the United Kingdom is looking for a Restructuring Analyst to support advisory engagements and formal insolvency appointments. You’ll assist with financial analysis, cash flow forecasting and business reviews while gaining hands-on client experience from day one.

The role offers study support, opportunities to work on accelerated M&A, asset realisations and investigations, and exposure to working capital management across a range of industries.

Qualifications

• 12–24 months experience in the restructuring advisory industry
• Relevant degree achieving 2:1 or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient and timely progression of a portfolio of Restructuring projects
• Demonstrate organisation, ownership and proactive management of tasks
• Meet deadlines and communicate progress
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with senior staff on high-level decision-making
• Assist with financial analysis; review short-term cash flow forecasts; draft independent business reviews; assist with options analysis for distressed businesses
• Maximise returns to creditors by investigating companies’ affairs and realising assets in formal insolvency assignments
• Draft information memoranda and assist with business/asset sales; prepare statutory documentation and correspondence; manage case administration and statutory compliance
• Build and maintain professional relationships with lenders, asset agents and solicitors
• Visit clients' premises and liaise with management and employees

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree (2:1)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Restructuring professionals serve as financial advisors to companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties in distressed situations across virtually every industry and every situation throughout the business life cycle.

As a Restructuring Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the team with the day-to-day procedures involved in both Restructuring Advisory engagements and formal Insolvency appointments, such as Administrations and Liquidations. With training and support provided by more senior members of the team, the successful candidate will work on a range of assignments assisting distressed businesses, from undertaking financial analysis and supporting the drafting of independent business reviews to working on accelerated M&A processes, asset realisations and investigations and statutory credit reporting, all whist liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and ensuring working capital is managed effectively.

Study support will be included alongside your client-facing responsibilities, and you'll be getting hands-on client experience from your first day.

Navigating Responsibilities:

• Oversee the efficient and timely progression of a portfolio of Restructuring projects.
• Demonstrate organisation, ownership and proactive management of tasks
• Meet deadlines and communicate progress.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with senior staff on high-level decision-making.
• On advisory assignments:
  • Assist with financial analysis;
  • Review short-term cash flow forecasts;
  • Draft independent business reviews;
  • Assist with options analysis for distressed businesses.
• On formal insolvency assignments:
  • Maximize returns to creditors by investigating companies' affairs and realising assets;
  • Draft information memoranda and assist with business/asset sales;
  • Prepare statutory documentation and correspondence;
  • Manage case administration and statutory compliance.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with lenders, asset agents and solicitors.

Visit clients' premises and liaise with management and employees.

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and drive relationships with individuals from all industries.
• Ability to master new tasks quickly whilst showing strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Ability to manage rapidly changing assignments and work well under pressure
• Strong team player and work in a team environment, across multiple case teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, deal with ambiguity and understand the commercial drivers of the outcomes of our work
• 12 to 24 months' experience in the Restructuring Advisory industry
• Relevant degree, achieving 2:1 or equivalent

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions - Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

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