Managing Director, Turnaround & Restructuring

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Managing Director for its Turnaround & Restructuring team located in Chicago, Illinois. The role requires a seasoned leader who will manage client engagement teams in complex restructuring scenarios, both in and out of court.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of relevant experience, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments effectively. This position entails significant travel and long hours when required by clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant restructuring experience.
• Hands-on experience with financial models.
• High energy and adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagement teams on restructuring projects.
• Negotiate terms to protect client interests.
• Manage development and presentation of final deliverables.

Skills

Restructuring experience

Negotiation skills

Financial modeling

Project management

Adaptability

Written communication

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree from a top institution

Advanced degree(s) (CFA, CIRA, CPA preferred)

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview

Ankura’s professionals have diverse backgrounds and varied experience including banking, consulting, restructuring, accounting firms and public/private industries. Our professionals are trusted advisors who work collaboratively and in a very measured and expedient way to maximize value for our clients. We are experts known for leading challenging processes and bringing together disparate stakeholder groups.

Role Overview

The Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R) Managing Director role is an experienced senior level position that leads and manages client engagement team(s) through challenging in-and-out of court turnaround and restructuring situations.

Responsibilities

• Leads the final delivery of analyses developed on engagement(s)
• Leads and provides guidance on complex analyses and restructuring alternatives pertinent to the situation at hand
• Has a view on various restructuring concepts informed by prior experience and expertise
• Understands complex issues with credit agreements and can structure provision and terms to best protect the client
• Negotiate waivers, forbearances, amendments and terms to credit agreements
• Effectively manages entire project work plan for engagement(s)
• Manages the development and presentation of final client deliverables
• Determines effective approach / content level based on previous experiences in similar situations
• Leads presentations and large meetings with senior clients, other professionals and parties in interest
• Maintains day to day relationships between Ankura team and senior client executives
• Oversees the quality of engagement(s) and the development of staff

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant restructuring / distressed experience in a professional service or consulting firm environment
• Prior hands‑on experience building / developing / overseeing integrated 3‑statement financial and 13‑week cash flow models
• An undergraduate degree from a top academic institution
• Advanced degree(s) and applicable professional certification(s) are preferred (CFA, CIRA, CPA)
• High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment
• Ability to adapt to complex client environments and situations
• Proven track record of effectively planning for and proactively mitigates risks on projects and work streams
• Expertise defining, influencing and driving change at executive levels and across the broader community of stakeholders
• Exceptional negotiation skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving senior level stakeholders
• Able to develop credible recommendations under shortened time constraints and imperfect information
• Quickly recognizes critical areas requiring analysis and review while understanding the big picture
• Experience synthesizing complex unstructured information rapidly and applies good business judgment driving quickly to deep insights into possible impacts and solutions
• Expert written communication skills, self‑directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development
• Articulate, persuasive, communicator who is adept at handling executive and difficult audiences well including ability to adapt style to audience
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel is required
• Willingness to work at times, long hours during the week and on weekends due to client demands may be necessary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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