Assistant Manager (Advisory)

Gambit Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gambit Search is partnering with a US-headquartered global restructuring and financial advisory client to hire a Senior Associate into its London Restructuring Advisory team. The role focuses on delivering restructuring engagements for lenders, sponsors and companies, with responsibility for a portfolio of cases and client-site exposure.

You will analyse financial information, prepare independent business reviews, support options analysis and refinancing work, and work with senior colleagues on

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in restructuring, turnaround, transaction services or a similar advisory role
• 2:1 degree or equivalent
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred; CPI an advantage but not essential
• Solid financial analysis and modelling skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable handling multiple engagements and tight deadlines
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day delivery on a number of restructuring engagements
• Analyse financial information, business plans and short-term cash flow forecasts
• Prepare independent business reviews and reports for lenders and other stakeholders
• Contribute to options analysis, refinancing work and accelerated sale processes
• Advise on working capital and liquidity management
• Work with senior colleagues on case strategy and decisions
• Liaise with lenders, asset agents, solicitors and other advisers
• Spend time at client sites working with management

Skills

Financial analysis

Modelling

Communication

Time management

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

CPI an advantage

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We’re working with a client, a US-headquartered global restructuring and financial advisory firm, to hire a Senior Associate into its London Restructuring Advisory team.

The team works for companies, lenders, sponsors and creditors in underperforming and distressed situations across most sectors. Engagements include independent business reviews, cash flow and liquidity work, options analysis, refinancing and accelerated M&A, as well as formal processes where needed. The role carries responsibility for a portfolio of cases, with support from managers and directors.

The role

• Run day-to-day delivery on a number of restructuring engagements
• Analyse financial information, business plans and short-term cash flow forecasts
• Prepare independent business reviews and reports for lenders and other stakeholders
• Contribute to options analysis, refinancing work and accelerated sale processes
• Advise on working capital and liquidity management
• Work with senior colleagues on case strategy and decisions
• Liaise with lenders, asset agents, solicitors and other advisers
• Spend time at client sites working with management

Experience required

• At least 3 years in restructuring, turnaround, transaction services or a similar advisory role, ideally with a top 10 UK accountancy practice or specialist restructuring firm
• 2:1 degree or equivalent
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent preferred; CPI an advantage but not essential
• Solid financial analysis and modelling skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable handling multiple engagements and tight deadlines
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills