Business Restructuring Services Director , Deals

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service:
Advisory
Industry/Sector:
Banking and Capital Markets
Specialism:
Deals
Management Level:
Director
& Summary:

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.
PwC's Business Restructuring Services (BRS) team is currently the largest restructuring practice in the Middle East, with over 50 employees operating across various offices in the region. Our team helps organizations facing financial distress or insolvency with crisis recovery, cash flow management, financial and operational restructuring, liquidation and insolvency proceedings. We develop and implement realistic and pragmatic plans by applying restructuring and stakeholder management skills, functional knowledge, and proprietary assets and tools to support executives in making difficult decisions and driving through change in a short timeframe.
What to consider before applying:


This role requires the candidate to be based out of our Riyadh office.
Your flexibility to travel. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required.

The Role:

As a Business Restructuring Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping solve complex business issues from strategy to execution and operations. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:


Lead business restructuring and turnaround projects for clients across various industries.
Develop and implement effective strategies to address financial and operational challenges.
Advise senior management and stakeholders on restructuring plans and turnaround initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, creditors, and investors.
Proactively seek to identify opportunities to grow the business with new and existing clients.
Act as a trusted advisor, delivering actionable insights and solutions tailored to client needs.
Conduct in-depth financial assessments, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and financial modeling.
Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
Collaborate with legal, financial, and operational teams to execute restructuring plans.
Support negotiations with creditors, investors, and other stakeholders during turnaround processes.
Mentor and manage a team of restructuring professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
Oversee project deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness.

The Requirements:


10+ years of relevant experience in business restructuring, turnaround management, or financial advisory.
Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and liquidity management.
Proven experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics is preferred.
Demonstrable track record of winning work and developing business.
Has led high-impact restructuring projects with clients from various sectors.
Proven track record of leading complex restructuring engagements and driving successful outcomes.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, influence key stakeholders.
Possess a deep understanding of strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process.
Deep understanding of bankruptcy processes, insolvency laws, and creditor negotiations (knowledge of local regulations is a plus).
Excels in fostering collaborative relationships at all organizational levels.
CPA, CFA, CTP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Exhibits strong time management and organizational abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines efficiently.

Why you'll love PwC:
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes
Government Clearance Required? Yes
Job Posting End Date:
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