Director, Restructuring | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Our Corporate Finance team focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency. Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Director to join our leading Restructuring team in London.

What You’ll Do

• Engagement delivery involving: Assisting in the structuring of the engagement approach, scope and deliverables;
• Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget;
• Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them appraised of progress, initial observations and issues;
• Coaching and addressing junior team members;
• Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to debate with either lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director;
• Taking responsibility for producing and delivering the client a substantial element of the deliverable;
• Covering the Senior members of the team in certain situations;
• Thinking about wider contributions to the department, be it key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development;
• Assisting in the preparation of formal pitches;
• Coaching of junior team members;
• Preparing and participation in training activities.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Solid Corporate Restructuring experience (on behalf of creditors or distressed corporates preferred)
• Experience in managing key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development advantageous
• A good level of exposure to writing proposals/pitches
• Experience of managing junior team members
• Solid experience in report writing
• Ability to be flexible with the demands of transaction/project-based work that can require periods of intensive work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team with diverse skill sets
• Ability to work in a meritocratic structure which recognises and rewards individual contribution
• Excellent analytical skills, including presentation of outputs

Basic Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a numerate subject
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.