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Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Financial Restructuring Practice in any of their Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, or Houston offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 ...

Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Financial Restructuring Practice in any of their Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, or Houston offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 ...

Restructuring Paralegal

New York, NY ยท On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The Firm seeks a Restructuring Paralegal, who in addition to traditional paralegal work, will assist the firm's Restructuring lawyers in all aspects of their practice. Responsibilities * Assist in ...

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How much do restructuring jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for restructuring in the United States is $31.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Restructuring professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restructuring professional, you need a strong background in finance, accounting, and business strategy, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in corporate turnaround or insolvency. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, legal frameworks for bankruptcy, and certifications such as CPA or CFA are highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, negotiation skills, and clear communication help to manage stakeholders and drive consensus during challenging transitions. These skills are crucial for successfully guiding organizations through financial distress and achieving effective restructuring outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in restructuring roles, and how can they best prepare for them?

Professionals in restructuring often face tight deadlines, high-pressure situations, and the need to balance competing interests of various stakeholders, such as creditors, management, and employees. Adapting to rapidly changing circumstances and developing creative solutions for complex financial and operational issues are essential. Building strong analytical skills, staying current with industry trends, and fostering effective communication and negotiation abilities can help restructuring professionals navigate these challenges successfully.

What are restructuring professionals?

Restructuring professionals are experts who help organizations facing financial difficulties or significant operational challenges. They work with companies to reorganize their business structures, manage debts, improve cash flow, and sometimes facilitate mergers, acquisitions, or sales of assets. Their goal is to stabilize the business, preserve value for stakeholders, and guide the company back to profitability or an orderly resolution. Restructuring professionals often have backgrounds in finance, accounting, law, or management consulting. They play a critical role during periods of corporate distress, working closely with company leadership, creditors, and sometimes courts.

What is the difference between Restructuring vs Financial Analyst?

AspectRestructuringFinancial Analyst
Required credentialsTypically CPA, CFA, or similar certifications; relevant industry experienceBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; often CFA or CPA preferred
Work environmentConsulting firms, corporate restructuring departments, or turnaround specialistsCorporate finance departments, investment banks, or financial services firms
Employer and industry usageUsed in distressed situations, mergers, or reorganizationsUsed for financial planning, analysis, and investment decision-making

Restructuring professionals focus on reorganizing companies facing financial distress, often working in consulting or corporate settings. Financial Analysts analyze financial data to support investment and business decisions. While both roles require strong financial skills, restructuring emphasizes turnaround strategies, whereas Financial Analysts focus on data analysis and forecasting.

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Infographic showing various Restructuring job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 97% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,452 per year, or $31.9 per hour.
Senior Associate, Restructuring

Senior Associate, Restructuring

Alvarez and Marsal

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


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Description

Restructuring Senior Associate, Alvarez & Marsal Los Angeles Office

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workโ€”guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityโ€”are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

As a Restructuring & Turnaround Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals recognized as authorities across a diverse set of industries, and with the guidance of the most talented restructuring practitioners, you will drive changes that preserve and create value, impacting the worldโ€™s most recognized organizations, and their people.

How you will contribute

You will be working closely with companies across a variety of industries to help underperforming businesses navigate their restructuring process and create a lasting positive impact on the organization.

We advise on every aspect of the restructuring process โ€“ from the strategy, to cash conservation/liquidity management, to business plan development and implementation - providing you with a wide range of experiences and projects. Leveraging your resourcefulness and independent judgment, you will help develop solutions to critical problems to improve an organizationโ€™s overall performance and enterprise value by developing and executing restructuring and turnaround plans. You will be applying your analytical skills and deep understanding of accounting and finance to a diverse range of projects in turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy and performance improvement. Your involvement with these projects will typically include:

  • Building and managing 13-week cash flow forecast.
  • Building a liquidation analysis to address feasibility of Plan of Reorganization.
  • Working with client to create a long-term business plan in order to track and manage business performance, manage working capital, and implement cost reduction initiatives.
  • Implementing cash conservation strategy and controls.
  • Developing pre-bankruptcy plans and assisting with bankruptcy case administration, which includes supporting the handling of creditor constituents and preparing bankruptcy documents.
  • Supporting marketing initiatives by assisting with the pitch preparation process.
  • Leading a work stream within a project and coaching and mentoring junior resources.

Working as a partner to our clients by building consultative relationships, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the clientโ€™s processes, financial positions and key operational performance drivers to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. Relying on your ability to communicate and problem solve; you will present your analyses and insights to a variety of audiences.

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work on the most disruptive restructuring and turnaround projects in the industry and the world. You will be working alongside senior management and a team of experienced A&M professionals from a variety of backgrounds that bring a wealth of industry depth and knowledge. Relying on your ability to effectively handle pressure in stressful situations and prioritize multiple work streams, you will work in a fast paced, deeply collaborative team environment. You will build rapport and develop credible relationships with clients, legal counsel and investment bankers, and be relied on to proactively communicate with your team, external parties and client leadership.

Qualifications

  • At least 6+ years of work experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting or corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus, 4+ years of which is direct restructuring experience.
  • BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical fields.
  • Advanced Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or demonstrated progress toward such certifications preferred.
  • Understanding of the fundamental aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings.
  • Advanced level of experience in financial modeling with ability to build 13-week cash flow forecast and 3-statement financial models with limited oversight.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of client personnel.
  • Commitment to living A&Mโ€™s cultural values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.
  • Team player who can excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
  • Willingness to travel 100%.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each personโ€™s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdingsโ€™ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&Mโ€™s benefits programs.

The salary range is $160,000 - $185,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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