Restructuring Associate Director – Pre-Appointment Advisory

Warner Scott Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a restructuring professional to lead complex advisory engagements. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to assess financial distress, coaching junior team members, and engaging with market-leading clients. This is a fantastic opportunity with potential for growth into strategic roles, offering a collaborative team culture and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to market-leading clients

Clear pathway to Director

Qualifications

• Strong background in restructuring, ideally from a Big 4 or boutique advisory.
• Experience in pre-appointment or non-insolvency restructuring projects expected.
• Excellent financial analysis and report writing skills needed.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex pre-appointment advisory engagements across sectors.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to assess financial distress.
• Support clients in developing turnaround and contingency plans.
• Produce high-quality reports and financial analysis.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Play a key role in business development.

Skills

Strong background in restructuring

Financial analysis

Report writing

Confident communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CFA or similar qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading complex pre-appointment advisory engagements across a variety of sectors
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to assess financial distress and deliver strategic recommendations
• Supporting clients in developing and implementing turnaround and contingency plans
• Producing high-quality reports and financial analysis
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Playing a key role in business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in restructuring (Big 4 or boutique advisory background preferred)
• Demonstrable experience in pre-appointment or non-insolvency restructuring projects
• Excellent financial analysis and report writing skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and distressed clients
• ACA/ACCA/CFA or similar qualification preferred

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing and highly reputable team that has a strong pipeline of diverse, high-impact projects
• Work exclusively on advisory mandates – no insolvency casework
• Clear and supported pathway to Director and beyond
• Collaborative and dynamic team culture, with flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to market-leading clients across the UK and internationally

This is a fantastic opportunity for a restructuring professional looking to step away from insolvency and move into a strategic advisory role with long-term progression potential.

To apply in confidence or find out more, get in touch today.