Director, Restructuring (Dubai) Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

Our Corporate Finance team focuses on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.

Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Dubai or Riyadh.

What You'll Do

Delivering engagements by:

• Assisting in structuring the engagement approach, scope, and deliverables
• Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget
• Assisting in business and liquidity reviews by investigating historical and future financial performance
• Preparing and testing business plans and financial models
• Undertaking variance/bridge analysis and identifying reasons for underperformance
• Developing a broad understanding of the full suite of offerings (e.g. contingency planning)
• Forming initial views and opinions on analyses before sharing them with the case manager
• Communicating findings through report writing and oral presentations
• Building detailed three-statement financial models and demonstrating confidence in Excel modelling
• Interrogating and diligence financial analysis
• Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations, and issues
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director
• Taking responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable

Assisting in leading business development activities, including:

• Contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events, or overall practice development
• Assisting in the preparation of formal pitches
• Coaching junior team members and seeking opportunities to become a counsellor
• Preparing for and participating in training activities
• Building and maintaining personal relationship networks

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
• Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Ability to lead teams and workstreams
• Proactive, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the ongoing and overall success of the Corporate Finance segment
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
• Ability to travel and work on cross border situations

Basic Qualifications / Skills

• Solid Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm
• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent)
• ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Arabic Speaker

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

Compensation