RX Director

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Director to join their restructuring practice in Chicago. This role will involve managing insolvency engagements, analyzing financial statements, and providing strategic recommendations. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of finance experience, excellent project management skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively. Experience in restructuring and financial advisory is a plus, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally 3-5 years in restructuring.
• Familiarity with the bankruptcy/turnaround process.
• Ability to lead junior staff and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage various insolvency and corporate restructuring engagements.
• Analyze companies and financial statements to provide recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and marketing materials.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Client Service Experience

Financial modeling and analysis

Strong oral and written communication skills

Job description

The firm is looking for a Director to join its growing restructuring practice. This individual will collaborate closely with firm's Executive Directors to manage various insolvency and corporate restructuring engagements. Additionally, the role of the Director will be to work directly with professionals from other firms, and other stakeholders to achieve engagement objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Project management.
• Analyze companies, industries, historical financial statements and prospective financial information.
• Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including, but not limited to the following: financial modeling and analysis, cash flow forecasting and management, contingency planning, transaction support, valuation analysis and business plan review.
• Assess the company's long-term viability and business strategy, provide recommendations, and assist in the implementation of financial restructuring plan.
• Prepare presentations and other materials.
• Business development and marketing our seven key services to our referral sources.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess a strong work ethic, willingness to travel, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Additional qualifications include:

• 8 plus years of overall professional experience in finance or accounting, ideally with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of restructuring or financial advisory experience. Familiarity with the bankruptcy/turnaround process is a plus.
• Client Service Experience. Preferable that candidate understands the consulting process and has previous work experience in a client service environment. Familiarity with the bankruptcy/turnaround process is also a plus.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing or leading junior staff.
• Ability to interpret the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and analysis (particularly in Excel), including constructing and understanding 3-statement financial models, cash flows and scenario analyses.
• Strong analytical skills. Experience and ability to efficiently perform data analysis that results in useful insights.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Individual must demonstrate an executive presence and the ability to structure logical, concise arguments in verbal and written presentations.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Any of the following would be considered a PLUS:
  • Experience with statistical modeling, Black Scholes Option analysis, spread- option modeling or advanced quantitative models/programs
  • Professional experience analyzing or trading swaps, options, structured financial products
  • Analytical or trading experience in liquid commodity markets