Director, Restructuring Corporate Finance

About This Role

This director-level role in the Paris team focuses on guiding companies through financial difficulties, with a strong emphasis on Chief Restructuring Advisor (CRA) and Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) mandates. The position involves leading complex turnaround engagements that combine strategic, financial, and operational expertise, and suits a talented and ambitious professional with significant restructuring experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope, approach, and deliverables for engagements
• Deliver projects within time and budget constraints
• Keep clients informed on progress, findings, and issues
• Coach and develop junior team members
• Develop early views to pressure-test with senior leadership
• Own and deliver a significant portion of the client output
• Contribute to departmental initiatives including key accounts, pursuits, business development, recruitment, and practice development
• Support the preparation of formal pitches
• Act as a counsellor and mentor to support junior team members' professional development
• Prepare for and participate in training activities
• Build and maintain personal relationship networks

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for excellence
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, team-based environments
• Strong financial modelling, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Deep knowledge of restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround principles
• Proven ability to lead teams and workstreams
• Proactive with a genuine drive to contribute to the success of the Corporate Finance practice
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Skilled at managing overlapping tasks and shifting priorities
• Solid restructuring experience within a consulting firm or investment bank
• Educated to degree level from a leading university or Grande École, in a numerate or business-related subject

Nice to have:

• Professional qualification (DSCG, CFA, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Investment in professional development through a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities
• Promotion of continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications
• Dedicated coach to mentor, guide, and support through regular coaching sessions and advocate for professional growth
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure preparedness and empowerment for future roles