Turnaround & Restructuring Analyst/Associate

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York City is seeking highly motivated Turnaround and Restructuring Analysts and Associates to join an elite boutique advisory team. You will work on distressed companies, operational turnarounds, and financial restructurings, collaborating with senior leadership to develop actionable strategies that stabilize businesses and maximize stakeholder value.

This role offers exposure to complex engagements with high impact, requiring rigorous financial analysis and effective

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in turnaround and restructuring advisory or related fields.
• Experience with distressed companies or in a T&R practice.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and liquidity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support client engagements on financial restructuring and performance improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis, liquidity assessments, and business plan reviews.
• Develop restructuring plans and present to senior executives.

Skills

Turnaround & Restructuring

Financial modeling

Valuation

Liquidity analysis

C-suite comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA beneficial

Job description

Job Title: Turnaround & Restructuring Analyst & Associate

Location: New York City
Firm Type: Elite Boutique Advisory Platform

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly motivated Turnaround and Restructuring (T&R) Analysts and Associates to join their elite boutique advisory team in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engagements involving distressed companies, operational turnarounds, and financial restructurings. You will collaborate with senior leadership and clients to develop and execute strategies that stabilize businesses and maximize stakeholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support client engagements focused on financial restructuring, operational turnaround, and performance improvement.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, liquidity assessments, and business plan reviews for distressed companies.
• Develop and implement strategic restructuring plans, including cost optimization, cash flow management, and capital structure solutions.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, reports, and recommendations to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with legal advisors, lenders, and other stakeholders throughout restructuring processes.
• Stay current on market trends, bankruptcy proceedings, and distressed investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in turnaround and restructuring advisory, distressed investing investment banking, leveraged finance, debt advisory, or related fields.
• Prior experience working with distressed companies or in a dedicated T&R practice (investment banking, consulting, or advisory).
• Strong understanding of financial modeling , valuation, and liquidity analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with C-suite executives and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.

Expected Compensation

Base Salary: $140,000 or $160,000

Discretionary Bonus: 50%+