Kearney Associate, Private Equity & Principal Investors (PEPI) - Restructuring & Special Situations

Key Responsibilities

• Structuring and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Supporting restructuring, turnaround, distressed transformation, and special situations engagements
• Advising private equity sponsors, private credit investors, lenders, Fortune 500 companies, and management teams through restructuring and operational turnaround initiatives
• Supporting Fortune 500 special situations and credit-informed transformation engagements
• Contributing to middle-market restructuring and distressed advisory engagements
• Synthesizing findings into clear, concise storylines and client-ready materials
• Supporting business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
• Working collaboratively with team members and client stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Who You Are

• Experienced: An MBA (preferred) and 4–7 years of professional experience, ideally within restructuring consulting, turnaround advisory, special situations, private credit, or a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Restructuring-focused: Demonstrated experience supporting restructuring, turnaround, distressed transformation, special situations, or private credit engagements.
• Financially astute: Strong understanding of financial statements, liquidity management, cash flow improvement, enterprise value drivers, and operational performance metrics.
• Analytically rigorous: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Collaborative: You thrive working across multidisciplinary teams while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Structured thinker: Able to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business challenges, and develop practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Academically accomplished: Undergraduate degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred: CIRA, CDBV, CTP, CFA, CPA, or other restructuring, turnaround, insolvency, or financial advisory credentials.

Location Flexible

Located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C., or another Kearney office location.

What We Can Offer You

• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Full suite of benefits including paid time off, paid sick time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.