Assistant Manager, Restructuring

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Assistant Manager, Restructuring will support senior consultants on complex insolvency and restructuring engagements, managing workstreams and client relationships across multiple sectors. The role blends financial analysis, project delivery, and junior staff development within a fast‑moving advisory environment.

Role Snapshot

• Support senior team on restructuring engagements
• Manage project scope, timeline, and budget
• Develop trusted adviser relationships with senior stakeholders
• Conduct detailed financial and strategic analysis
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues
• Contribute to business development initiatives

Must-Have Requirements

• ACA qualification (or due 2026)
• Restructuring & Insolvency experience
• Project management
• Commercial awareness
• Advanced communication
• Ability to work independently and collaborate
• Restructuring and insolvency engagements
• Project delivery and engagement management
• ACA qualification (or due 2026) is mandatory

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Insolvency licence / JIEB qualification (or intention)
• Corporate insolvency experience
• Willingness to travel
• Insolvency licence
• JIEB qualification

Work Setup

• Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Travel: Willingness to travel as needed
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement details
• Relocation
• Notice period

What You'll Likely Work On

• Collaborate in 3‑6 person engagement teams to deliver restructuring advice
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives, lawyers, and lenders
• Lead engagements and projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and budget
• Act as primary client contact on selected assignments and report to senior leaders
• Perform detailed financial and strategic analysis to formulate robust recommendations
• Identify innovative solutions for fast‑evolving situations, including formal insolvency options
• Support new product or service development and business development activities
• Coach and develop junior staff on client assignments

Good Fit If You Have

• Corporate insolvency background is advantageous
• Willingness to travel and work across sectors
• Proactive self‑starter who can work independently