Restructuring and Special Situations Advisor (Part-time)

Part-time remote role based in the US

Role Overview 🚀

The Restructuring and Special Situations Advisor plays a critical role in managing and rehabilitating financially distressed business accounts. This position involves working closely with clients, analysing their financial situations, and developing workout strategies to mitigate risk, recover capital, and restore financial health. The specialist ensures that troubled businesses are restructured in a way that maximises the potential for turnaround while minimising losses for the company.

About Uncapped 👫

Founded in 2019, Uncapped is the fastest, most affordable way for growing online businesses to fund marketing and inventory. The company was born out of frustration with the limited financing options available for UK and European entrepreneurs to finance growth.

Uncapped provides working capital loans to brands and retailers around the world, doing between $10m and $100m in turnover.

Uncapped has raised VC funding from most notable investors including Lakestar, Mouro Capital, Global Founders Capital, White Star Capital, Seedcamp, and All Iron Ventures.

What you will do ✍️

• Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of high-risk or distressed business accounts to develop recovery plans and restructuring strategies. Identify signs of potential business distress in early stages and take preemptive actions to prevent account deterioration.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analyses of clients’ business operations, cash flows, and financial statements to assess their capacity to repay and reorganise.
• Negotiation & Restructuring: Work with clients to negotiate terms of restructuring agreements, including repayment plans, refinancing options, or business asset liquidation.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with distressed clients, offering solutions and strategies to improve their financial conditions while maintaining ongoing communication throughout the workout process.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all restructuring agreements comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Prepare detailed documentation and reports for management.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with legal teams, external consultants, and creditors to coordinate efforts for debt recovery and restructuring.

Who you are 👀

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CTP) is a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in risk management, corporate restructuring, financial analysis, or a similar field, preferably within a banking or financial institution.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating terms with clients and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties.
• Regulatory and Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks surrounding corporate restructuring, insolvency, bankruptcy, and debt recovery.
• Industry Relationships: Ability to leverage a network of industry professionals, including legal advisors, consultants, and creditors, to facilitate workout solutions and improve recovery outcomes.

We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the USA without requiring visa sponsorship.