Lead, Restructuring & Special Situations Banker

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Vice President or Director for its Restructuring & Special Situations team in New York. The role advances high-profile in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, and distressed M&A with senior bankers, management teams, lenders, sponsors, and legal advisors.

The position emphasizes leading deal execution, coordinating multi-party workstreams, and mentoring junior staff, while driving strategic outcomes on marquee mandates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years VP level or 9+ years Director level IB experience.
• Prior restructuring and special situations advisory experience required.
• Experience leading transaction execution and multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex restructuring, liability management, recapitalization, distressed M&A, and special situations transactions
• Serve as the day-to-day quarterback on live engagements, coordinating internal deal teams and external stakeholders
• Manage transaction processes from inception through closing, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation analyses, liquidity assessments, recovery analyses, and capital structure evaluations
• Work directly with company management teams, boards, creditor groups, sponsors, and legal advisors
• Prepare and review client presentations, transaction materials, and strategic recommendations
• Mentor and develop Associates and Analysts while overseeing work product and execution quality
• Support business development initiatives, including cultivating client relationships and contributing to marketing efforts
• Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic advisory assignments and new business opportunities

Skills

Investment banking

Restructuring

Special situations

Financial modeling

Leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Vice President or Director for its Restructuring & Special Situations team in New York. The role advances high-profile in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, and distressed M&A with senior bankers, management teams, lenders, sponsors, and legal advisors.

The position emphasizes leading deal execution, coordinating multi-party workstreams, and mentoring junior staff, while driving strategic outcomes on marquee mandates.