Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy Executive, you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of restructuring specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.


The opportunity


Our global network of Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy professionals helps clients develop financial and operational strategies to improve liquidity, credit availability and shareholder return. Our Restructuring Advisory Services team is fully integrated both within our wider Strategy and Transactions practice and our firm, and our clients reap the benefits of this broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. We work based on creating long-term relationships with our clients and our teams work closely with them to understand their short and long-term goals - being there at every stage to identify problems and recommend and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.


Your key responsibilities


As an Executive, you will help clients evaluate capital options, capture greater transaction value and achieve strategic objectives – whether they are buying or selling a distressed asset, restructuring a business, dealing with underperformance, or looking to improve cash management. You’ll support preparing comprehensive financial reviews of company’s operations, attend legal proceedings, engage in judicial management, support liquidation processes and advise clients on corporate risk management issues.


Skills and attributes for success

• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the Sa T sub service lines
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients
• Business Development - assist in aspects of pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Learning - Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences
• Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers

To qualify for the role you must have

• As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of related work experience
• Strong banking, finance, and accounting skills with knowledge of Islamic finance (preferable)
• Aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to synthesize findings and link them to client issues
• Strong numerical skills, with evidence of advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in detailed financial analysis
• Commitment to staying at the forefront of knowledge in focused industries
• Excellent command of spoken and written English language
• Flexibility to travel in the region (25% to 50% of the time)

Ideally, you will also have

• Ability to work under high pressure and adapt to a dynamic working environment
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Auditing experience
• Client facing experience from a professional services background

What we look for


We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. We are looking for an energetic, lateral thinker with an enquiring mind, and someone who can display a high level of commercial acumen. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.


What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.


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