Associate Director - Turnaround and Restructuring Full-time KPMG’s Turnaround and Restructuring national team supports underperforming businesses to determine the best path, whether it be fix, sell, or exit. We are one of the most highly regarded and trusted teams in the industry, taking a national approach to support our clients. We work at speed to deliver options and a runway to stabilise our clients’ problems. We are outcomes‑focused, implementing strategies that range from an operational turnaround to a financial restructure or, if necessary, a formal insolvency process. Our team are businesspeople first, who thrive on: Solving critical operational and financial challenges in real time with clients. Building trust and partnerships across diverse client groups and sectors including major banks, private credit, alternative capital and equity providers, special situation groups, government agencies, C‑suite executives, and major law firms. Preserving and restoring value for clients, stakeholders, and their businesses. Our Turnaround & Restructuring team are growing nationally with new opportunities in Sydney. Turnaround & Restructuring specialists, at all levels, will play a key part in the team by: Being part of interesting engagements across advisory, restructuring, and formal insolvency. Deploying best‑in‑class data analytics to diagnose issues and design integrated solutions incorporating due diligence, financial analysis, cash‑flow modelling and report writing to deliver superior outcomes for clients. Building trusted partnerships to confidently deliver scenario planning, going‑concern analysis and guiding directors and CEOs in their duties and obligations, including on safe harbour. Working hand in hand with team members around the country on local and national engagements across a diverse range of clients and industries. Our team collaborates closely with our national Deal Advisory group, covering M&A, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Transaction Services, Value Creation and Valuations. The group assists clients to find and drive value throughout the deal and transformation lifecycle. How are you extraordinary? You are a commonsense professional that balances analytical skills and commercial acumen with the ability to connect with people and a thirst for problem solving. You have a career focus or deep knowledge of turnaround, restructuring, formal insolvency, and/or private credit. You can engage with clients to communicate the key issues and options to solve them. You can link data analysis to identifying the key issues, bring this to life in a succinct and visual form, and devise strategy to deliver consensual outcomes. You have the confidence and capability to prepare marketing proposals, pitch packs and undertake the analysis and evaluation of target opportunities. You work best in a national, collaborative team environment, learning from peers, leading at all levels, and supporting team growth. Your Experience We are looking for people who bring a range of qualifications, skills and experiences, including: Recent experience in similar consulting firms, independent corporate advisory, accounting or law firms, investment banking, private credit, or within commercial teams in operational businesses. Proven experience working across turnaround, restructuring, insolvency, private credit, or relevant skills and an interest that will transition into these areas. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and ideally a post‑graduate qualification or a pathway to completion (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA, ARITA or TMA certification). The ability to prepare reports and presentations and deliver financial analysis. A mindset for strategic problem solving and unpacking operational inefficiencies to improve performance. You are comfortable and efficient with Excel to interpret and model data and generate insights. KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. Our people enjoy a variety of perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more. We embrace a new way of working, offering flexible hours and locations, generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr