Investment Banking Director - Restructuring (Chicago) Job at Selby Jennings, Chicago, IL

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  • Selby Jennings
  • Chicago, IL

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Investment Banking Director - Restructuring

Investment Banking Director - Restructuring

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Senior Consultant - Investment Banking, Restructuring, M&A Advisory

Job Title: Vice President - Investment Banking (Restructuring / Special Situations)

Division: Investment Banking

Reports To: Managing Director / Executive Director

About the Role:

Job Title: Vice President - Investment Banking (Restructuring / Special Situations)

Division: Investment Banking

Reports To: Managing Director / Executive Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President to join our Investment Banking team, with a dedicated focus on restructuring and special situations . This role requires deep financial acumen, strong client relationship skills, and a proven ability to manage complex transactions across distressed, turnaround, and event-driven scenarios. The ideal candidate will lead deal execution, contribute to business development, and mentor junior bankers in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the execution of complex restructuring and special situations transactions, including distressed M&A, liability management, capital raises, and in- and out-of-court restructurings.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, advisors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders involved in distressed and event-driven transactions.

  • Oversee and guide the creation of financial models, valuation analyses, capital structure reviews, and strategic alternatives assessments.

  • Conduct due diligence and coordinate across internal and external teams, including legal, tax, and accounting advisors.

  • Drive the preparation and presentation of client materials, including pitch books, management presentations, and board materials.

  • Identify new business opportunities and support the origination of restructuring and special situations mandates.

  • Mentor and train analysts and associates, providing feedback and career development support.

Qualifications:

  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, restructuring advisory, private credit, or distressed investing.

  • Demonstrated transaction experience in financial restructuring and special situations.

  • Strong understanding of capital structures, bankruptcy processes (Chapter 11 and out-of-court), and credit documentation.

  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including LBO, DCF, and capital structure modeling.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

  • FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior experience at a top-tier restructuring advisory firm, investment bank, or credit-focused investment firm.

  • Exposure to both debtor- and creditor-side advisory work.

  • Familiarity with bankruptcy code, distressed securities, and stakeholder negotiation dynamics.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Consulting

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