Turnaround & Restructuring Vice President

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners Turnaround and Restructuring practice is widely recognized by corporations, executives and restructuring professionals as the standard for preserving value in urgent situations. We have advised management, investors, and creditors around the world on many of the largest and most high-profile restructurings over the past 40 years. Today, we are a leading global provider of turnaround and restructuring services, helping companies across a wide spectrum of activities reach their financial goals.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you'll do

We are in an increasingly busy restructuring market and our Turnaround & Restructuring Services practice has ambitious growth plans - this has created opportunities for individuals from a range of backgrounds. As a VP in our Turnaround & Restructuring Services practice, you will play a key role in delivering client solutions across our service offerings:

We assess and diagnose situations, working closely with shareholders and management teams to come up with solutions to turnaround companies from crisis situations. Our hands-on approach addresses challenges quickly - allowing us to turn around companies who are facing financial and operational challenges through a range of levers that support short-term and long-term ambitions and outcomes for organisations.

We now have opportunities in Japan for VPs with demonstrated restructuring or relevant advisory experience. While we expect our VPs to contribute to projects in each of the above areas, it is possible to specialise as your career progresses.

We are looking for smart, pragmatic and results-focused individuals, who can operate on a range of Japan-based as well as international engagements.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

Background & qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant restructuring / distressed experience in a professional service, consulting firm, or financial advisory environment required; 8 or more years preferred
• University degree, ideally with a post graduate qualification (e.g. CPA, CFA or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English language skills strongly preferred
• Demonstrable experience in some of the following situations is essential:
  • Cash and working capital management
  • Building, reviewing and maintaining short term cash flow models
  • Balance sheet restructurings
  • Formulating, reviewing and analysing business plans and financial forecasts
  • Independent business reviews
  • Supporting bilateral or syndicated debt holders to reschedule, restructure or refinance their exposures
  • Options analysis
  • Contingency planning and liquidation analysis
  • Schemes of Arrangement
  • Distressed sales
  • Winding down of business and/or company
  • Experience with overseas turnaround and restructuring outside of Japan

This role typically involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, requiring strong time management and prioritization skills. The position often demands long hours and requires the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Skills & competencies

• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills with a solid understanding of financial statements and ability to evaluate financial health and operational efficiency
• A track record of consistently delivering high-value work to meet client needs
• Experience of supervising other professionals, acting as a positive role model and able to motivate others
• Strong interpersonal skills, including: giving clear direction to the team; executing projects according to established team norms, defining roles, and expectations; coaching and developing direct reports; and capitalizing on the strengths of each team member on projects
• Use of a systematic approach to quickly and logically identify key issues and examining those issues thoroughly and holistically in order to formulate appropriate solutions
• Understands objectives and integrates individual work stream(s) into multiple projects; Adjusts work stream goals to the broader context of the project. Leads small projects or multiple work streams of large projects
• Advanced written communication skills, able to prepare well laid out, easily understood analysis and presentations
• Articulate communication of information, with audience-appropriate adaption
• Delivery of influential client communications with clarity and confidence
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and peers
• Knowledge of Japanese business culture and practices
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with the high-energy, flexibility and adaptability required to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

In addition to a positive workplace, the firm offers a comprehensive compensation package including an excellent benefits program.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.