Director - Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Financial Services

Key Responsibilities

Acting as the main point of contact for clients during the transaction process, advising on strategy and tactics, providing sector and transaction insights Setting and driving the transaction timetable Ensuring quality on all client deliverables, leading the management of the firm's risk and control costs against budget Negotiating with counterparties and their advisers Supporting new business development through taking an important role on client pitches as well as growing the visibility of the Strategy & Transactions team within Manchester and the North West Developing your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term Playing an important role in the growth and development of the whole team, providing leadership to junior team members, which will include some counselling and coaching responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Ideally a track-record of originating but more important is experience of executing deals in the financial services sector. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Insurance, Banking / Specialty Finance, Wealth / Asset Management, FX/Payments, Asset Servicing, Fintech and other relevant sector verticals Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and sector insight Committed to working to tight deadlines, practised at thinking clearly under pressure and experienced at maintaining team morale during lengthy and challenging transactions Sound commercial judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems and 'think on your feet'. Ability to identify potential deal opportunities Demonstrate strong numerical and financial skills and an understanding of financial statements Strong verbal communication and written presentation skills High standard of spoken and written English is a prerequisite Counselling/coaching experience