Restructuring Director

  • Warner Scott Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 05, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

This is a senior leadership role within a team renowned for developing Partners internally, offering unparalleled opportunities for career progression. The firm works on a broad range of high-profile mandates across corporate restructurings, creditor advisory, turnaround assignments, and complex financial situations, giving you exposure to the full spectrum of restructuring workThe roleYou will lead complex restructuring engagements, taking ownership of client relationships, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering strategic, commercially focused solutions. The team values hands-on experience and you will be expected to contribute to delivery while shaping and growing the practice.You will be able to draw on either creditor-side or company-side restructuring experience, but previous professional services experience within a restructuring team is essential. The ability to navigate complex financial, operational, and stakeholder challenges in the UK market is key.Key responsibilitiesLeading high-profile UK restructuring mandates end-to-endManaging client relationships at senior level and providing trusted, commercial adviceOverseeing multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior colleaguesDriving business development and contributing to the growth of the restructuring practiceDelivering innovative solutions across creditor and company-side advisoryThe candidateQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong UK restructuring experiencePrevious professional services experience within a restructuring team is essentialExperience across both creditor and company-side restructuring is highly desirableStrong leadership and commercial skills, with a track record of managing complex mandatesConfident in business development and building client relationshipsThe opportunityThis is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier restructuring team with a proven track record of developing internal Partners. You will work on varied, high-profile assignments while enjoying a supportive environment that values progression. The role offers comprehensive benefits, strong performance-based bonuses, and the chance to influence and shape the practice.For candidates looking to take ownership, make an impact, and continue building a high-profile career in UK restructuring, this role provides an exceptional platform.