Director – Strategy and Transactions

Leadership & Strategy:
Lead the development and execution of the Restructuring Advisory strategy in the Isle of Man and across international markets; Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and improvement; Contribute to recruitment, training and development initiatives to build future leadership talent; Oversee case management and operational excellence across all engagements; Identify opportunities for cross-service collaboration and business development; Contribute to thought leadership and the promotion of Grand Thornton’s market presence in the Isle of Man and beyond; Build strong relationships across the Grand Thornton network to drive referrals and collaboration; Build and maintain strong networks with stakeholders, regulators and referral sources.
Restructuring & Insolvency:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of formal appointments, including liquidations, receiverships and bankruptcies; Act as a key liaison for creditors, regulators, directors, legal advisors, and funding institutions; Provide expert guidance on technical, strategic and legal aspects of insolvency and restructuring cases.
Asset & Case Management:
Take overall responsibility for a broad range of restructuring and insolvency appointments, including; Corporate and personal receiverships; Liquidations (voluntary and compulsory); Administrations; Complex restructuring projects; Regulator appointed contentious mandates; Direct the management of diverse portfolios of distressed corporate assets, including real estate, financial instruments, and receivables; Review and sign off on financial analysis, investigations and reports prepared by the team; Direct the assessment of strategic options for distressed business and portfolios, devising innovative, commercially viable solutions; Design and implement asset realisation plans to maximise stakeholder recoveries.
Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure all assignments meet statutory, regulatory and compliance requirements; Oversee the drafting of regulatory filings, statutory returns, client updates, and creditor communications.; Support legal processes including claims adjudication, asset tracing, and dispute resolution.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering practical solutions-driven recommendations; Manage relationships with stakeholders such as banks, creditors, boards of directors, regulators and legal professionals; Represent the firm at key meetings, negotiations and industry events.
Operational Oversight ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification or qualified Insolvency Practitioner; 10+ years’ experience in restructuring and insolvency
Demonstrable track record in managing complex insolvency and restructuring projects from inception to completion.; In-depth knowledge of insolvency legislation, regulatory frameworks and best practice; Excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience engaging C-suite and board-level stakeholders.

For more details and to apply contact renatoadriano.marotti@ie.gt.com