Director, Restructuring (m/f/d)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Director, Restructuring leads client‑facing teams to diagnose, stabilize and transform financially distressed businesses. You will design restructuring plans, negotiate with stakeholders and mentor junior consultants across Germany and the broader EU.

Role Snapshot

• Lead restructuring engagements
• Manage multi‑disciplinary client teams
• Develop financial diagnostics & cash‑flow models
• Negotiate with investors, banks and lenders
• Coach and mentor junior consultants
• Drive turnaround and value‑creation strategies

Must-Have Requirements

• Financial analysis & 3‑statement modeling
• Turnaround & restructuring management
• Liquidity forecasting & cash‑flow planning
• Stakeholder negotiation
• Team leadership & coaching
• German (C1) & English (C1) fluency
• Extensive experience in a restructuring team at a leading consultancy or Big Four

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Additional European language (French/Spanish)
• Big Four or leading consultancy experience
• Experience with cross‑border insolvency, private equity engagements

Work Setup

• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Travel: Client site work across Germany, EU and internationally
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Notice period
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead client‑facing teams and multiple workstreams to stabilize financial and operational performance
• Perform diagnostic assessments of business position, market issues and liquidity forecasts
• Review and challenge client business plans and financial projections, identifying risks and opportunities
• Create restructuring alternatives, financial models and 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts
• Negotiate restructuring initiatives with corporates, investors, banks, lenders and worker councils
• Build and maintain a network across private equity and corporate stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues, supporting their professional growth
• Deliver independent business reviews, distressed M&A support and cross‑border wind‑down projects

Good Fit If You Have

• Fluent in German and English (C1 level)
• Prior experience at a Big Four or leading consultancy restructuring team
• Strong network in private equity or corporate finance
• Willingness to travel across Germany, the EU and internationally
• Additional European language skills (French or Spanish) are a plus