Managing Director, Strategic Advisory

J.S. Held LLC

. Lead operational turnaround management and financial restructuring engagements .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in operational turnaround management and financial restructuring, with a strong focus on business development and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and navigate challenging environments while delivering high-quality results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

20+ Years of Relevant Work ExperienceBusiness Development ExpertiseBankruptcy KnowledgeProject Management SkillsTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial RestructuringValuationLitigation SupportAsset DispositionOperational Turnaround Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under StressMultitasking AbilityClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeJD or MBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Turnaround ManagementRestructuring MarketplaceCrisis ManagementGo-to-Market StrategiesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational turnaround management and financial restructuring engagements
Provide expertise and leadership in investment banking, valuation, litigation support, and asset disposition roles
Manage and lead teams of J.S. Held personnel
Lead interactions with client teams, shareholders, lenders, and other stakeholders
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work under stress in crisis situations with limited resources and tight deadlines
Produce deliverables
Lead business development efforts and cultivate referral-source relationships within legal, lending, and investor communities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement go-to-market strategies for revenue growth
Provide support on other ad hoc tasks as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

20+ years of relevant work experience within the turnaround and restructuring marketplace
Demonstrated abilities for business development
Ability to cross-sell other JS Held expertise and service offerings
Ability to delegate and lead multiple projects
Ability to mentor subordinate professional staff
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Advanced degrees, such as JD or MBA, are a plus
Strong organization and attention to detail skills
Experience working in challenging, often chaotic environments
Knowledge of all aspects of bankruptcy
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel to clients, at times extensively
Travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous FTO Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
Flexible work environment supporting employees’ needs