Director, Restructuring | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in London is seeking a Director for their Corporate Finance team to manage financial restructuring engagements. The role involves team management, client communications, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have substantial Corporate Restructuring experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a degree in a numerate subject. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive growth environment.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Solid Corporate Restructuring experience, preferable in distressed corporates.
• Experience managing key accounts and business development meetings.
• Good level of exposure to writing proposals and pitches.

Responsibilities

• Structuring the engagement approach, scope and deliverables.
• Managing the team within the required timeframe and budget.
• Speaking with external stakeholders to update them on progress.
• Coaching junior team members.
• Preparing and participating in training activities.

Skills

Corporate Restructuring experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a numerate subject

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

Our Corporate Finance team focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.

Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Director to join our leading restructuring team in London.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting in the structuring of the engagement approach, scope and deliverables;
• Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget;
• Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them appraised of progress, initial observations and issues;
• Coaching and addressing junior team members;
• Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to debate with either lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director;
• Taking responsibility for producing and delivering the client a substantial element of the deliverable;
• Covering the senior members of the team in certain situations;
• Thinking about wider contributions to the department, be it key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development;
• Assisting in the preparation of formal pitches;
• Preparing and participation in training activities.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Solid Corporate Restructuring experience (on behalf of creditors or distressed corporates preferred)
• Experience in managing key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development advantageous
• A good level of exposure to writing proposals/pitches
• Experience of managing junior team members
• Solid experience in report writing
• Ability to be flexible with the demands of transaction/project-based work that can require periods of intensive work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team with diverse skill sets
• Ability to work in a meritocratic structure which recognises and rewards individual contribution
• Excellent analytical skills, including presentation of outputs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team with diverse skill sets.

Basic Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a numerate subject
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable