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Ankura

Senior Director, Turnaround & Restructuring

Ankura, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,


Senior Director, Turnaround & RestructuringLocation: Dallas, TX, USA; Chicago North Riverside Plaza; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Chicago, IL

Time Type: Full Time

Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R102680

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

Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring Practice Overview:

An underperforming or distressed company can often face tight liquidity constraints, unprofitable business units, and adverse industry conditions. Ankura advisors partner with senior management to assess the situation and quickly develop and implement a strategic plan that addresses multiple aspects of the business and the restructuring. Ankura’s team provides strategic and financial advice to companies, boards, and investors. Our consultants bring critical problem-solving skills to every engagement, thereby delivering innovative and practical solutions that can be executed in today’s marketplace.

Our firm specializes in the following company advisory services:

In-court and out-of-court restructuring advisory

Liquidity management

Financial modeling and forecasting

Operational improvement

Strategic business plan development

Management of communications with key stakeholders

Customer and vendor management

Negotiation and dispute resolution

Debt and capital restructuring

Expert witness testimony

Distressed and/or special situation M&A advisory

Post-transaction business stabilization

Role Overview:

Leads the review of and provides guidance on complex analyses

Facilitates team in the development and understanding of analytical tools

Supervises and manages team working directly with Client to obtain relevant data

Provides direction on disaggregating complex problems into simpler parts

Leads in challenging assumptions and hypotheses generated by early career consultants

Oversees the review of complex accounting and financial concepts

Analyzes risks to existing or proposed covenant packages

Leads and provides guidance on analyses on different credit products

Delivers guidance and clearly articulates restructuring concepts

Responsible for building fully integrated financial and transaction models

Takes ownership and manages key elements of bankruptcy case management

Effectively plans engagement workstreams and manages multiple sections of work plan

Prepares and supervises deliverables for review by senior professionals

Determines an effective approach based on audience

Builds lasting relations with clients beyond initial engagement

Coordinates with team on prioritization plans

Provides leadership to junior professionals and shapes the work of the team

Role Requirements:

Minimum 8 years of relevant restructuring/distressed experience in a professional service or consulting firm environment

An undergraduate degree from a top academic institution

Advanced degree(s) and applicable professional certification(s) are preferred (CFA, CIRA, CPA)

Prior hands-on experience building integrated financial and cash flow models

High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Ability to adapt to complex client environments

Proven track record of effectively planning for and mitigating risks on projects

Exceptional negotiation skills with senior level stakeholders

Able to develop credible recommendations under time constraints

Experience synthesizing complex unstructured information rapidly

Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client-ready documents

Articulate, persuasive communicator adept at handling executive audiences

Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel is required

Willingness to work long hours during the week and on weekends due to client demands may be necessary

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $110,000 to $240,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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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