Vice President - Restructuring

Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a seasoned candidate to lead restructuring plans, conduct detailed valuations, and build advanced financial models. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in finance, 8-10 years of experience, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This role offers an opportunity to work with a range of clients in high-stakes financial situations.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in restructuring advisory or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, financial restructuring, and valuation techniques.
• Arabic language proficiency will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive restructuring plans.
• Conduct detailed company and asset valuations.
• Build and review advanced financial models.
• Advise clients on complex financial issues.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)

Professional certifications (CFA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of a leading financial advisory firm based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The firm is looking for a candidate with a solid background in finance or investment banking to lead the development of comprehensive restructuring plans, conduct detailed company and asset valuations, and build advanced financial models to evaluate restructuring scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive restructuring plans, including documentation and client presentations.
• Conduct detailed company and asset valuations to support restructuring and advisory mandates.
• Build and review advanced financial models to assess restructuring scenarios and business outcomes.
• Manage end to end deal execution for restructuring and corporate finance transactions.
• Advise clients on complex financial, operational, and capital structure issues.
• Coordinate with legal, accounting, and industry experts during the restructuring process.
• Prepare and present client deliverables, including investment memorandums, pitch books, and board materials.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, financial institutions, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Support fundraising initiatives (debt and equity), IPOs, rights issues, and M&A activities as needed.

Education, Qualification and additional skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) and/ or Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or CMA will be an added advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, dashboards).
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, financial restructuring, and valuation techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Arabic language proficiency will be an added advantage.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Restructuring advisory/Investment banking or corporate finance boutiques/Transaction services, private equity, or similar financial advisory within a senior role
• Track record of successful restructuring and/ or special situations transactions.

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