Restructuring and Insolvency Graduate Programme - Edinburgh/Glasgow
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
Alvarez & Marsal's Restructuring & Insolvency practice is looking for highly motivated, commercial, personable, analytical, inquisitive and open-minded individuals to support in becoming a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA).
Due to continued business growth and investment in building our team, graduate opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a Restructuring & Insolvency professional in our Scotland offices (Edinburgh/Glasgow). We are currently recruiting for a September 2023 start date.
We will support you through your ACA training and provide both the professional and personal development opportunities you need to grow. You will be working in a close team of talented individuals, benefiting from personal coaching and mentoring from our senior leaders.
About Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M")
For three decades, A&M has set the standard for working with organisations to solve complex problems, boost performance and maximise value for stakeholders. A&M has over 7,000 professionals globally who specialise in delivering restructuring, turnaround & interim management, performance improvement and consulting services to a range of investors, law firms, corporate clients and private equity firms across the world.
A&M's Restructuring & Insolvency practice has expanded rapidly throughout the UK, with offices in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and London.
Our team of experienced, qualified, insolvency practitioners has extensive experience in using insolvency processes to deliver restructuring solutions and maximising recoveries when insolvency becomes unavoidable. As a Graduate within the Insolvency team, you can expect to be involved with a wide breadth of assignments, from option analysis and contingency planning for a potential insolvency, to formal insolvency appointments.
A&M is independent and provides a breadth of services, advising across the full corporate lifecycle. A&M has an established reputation for high quality and conflict-free work. Our approach is characterised by a high level of objectivity, diligence and intensive analysis.
Requirements and qualifications
Eligibility to work in the UK
2:1 or higher undergraduate degree
A-level ABB (or equivalent)
Business level English is a pre-requisite and any other languages are desirable
IT skills - proficient in Excel and Word to intermediate level. Database skills would also be an advantage
Relevant work experience preferred but not a necessity
Evidence of significant non-academic achievements
We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all candidates that meet the requirements and qualifications.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Restructuring and Insolvency Graduate Programme - Edinburgh/Glasgow roles across Alvarez and Marsal's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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