Associate Director, Restructuring and Insolvency in London

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.

Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong and Singapore. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

The City & International Restructuring (“CII”) team in London is looking for an Associate Director to join its market-leading practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s largest businesses, leading brands, major institutions, and high-profile companies, advising on high profile “Big ticket” complex, international restructuring engagements including, formal insolvency appointments, a suite of restructuring advisory mandates and contingency planning assignments across large, multi-jurisdictional situations.

Working within an experienced and highly respected team at Interpath, you will help lead and support a diverse mix of stakeholders on dynamic, fast-moving assignments gaining a broad range of domestic & international experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to engagement teams of 3–6 people, supporting senior colleagues across a broad range of insolvency and restructuring advisory assignments, including contingency planning, options analysis, cash & liquidity reviews and Restructuring Plans.
• Assess business performance identifying restructuring options and developing practical and innovative solutions for businesses and stakeholders, including formal insolvency options where relevant.
• Undertake detailed financial and commercial analysis to support clear, detailed client advice.
• Lead and manage engagements to scope, timeline, quality and budget, in line with Interpath’s engagement management standards.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior management, mid-level executives, lawyers, banks and other lenders.
• Act as the day-to-day client lead on relevant assignments, reporting back to engagement leaders and senior Interpath stakeholders.
• Support business development and new product development initiatives.
• Coach and develop junior team members on assignments.

Values:

Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are:

• Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular.
• All hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar.
• Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo.
• Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all.

Requirements:

• 7–10 years’ experience in restructuring advisory and formal insolvency appointments, including (Special) Administrations.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) and CPI or JIEB qualified.
• Proven track record managing corporate insolvency appointments and delivering restructuring advisory work.
• Experience leading workstreams and managing teams of junior staff on insolvency engagements.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-focused mindset.
• Strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts.
• Confident stakeholder management with clients, lenders, and advisors at all levels, including in challenging situations.
• Strong relationship-building ability with an established external network and interest in business development.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with ability to delegate effectively and develop junior team members.

Benefits:

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.