Financial Restructuring & Recovery Officer

DLL

Financial Restructuring & Recovery Officer managing distressed commercial credit relationships at DLL. Responsible for analyzing repayment risks, developing strategies, and maximizing recoveries.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,510 - $134,264 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Aggressively manage a portfolio of distressed relationships, including restructurings, forbearance, repossessions, legal remedies, and bankruptcies.
Perform comprehensive credit evaluations and risk analysis across multiple wholesale and retail industries, including Food Ag & Outdoor, Construction, Transportation & Industrial, Technology Solutions, Office Equipment, Clean Technology, and Healthcare.
Escalate material risks and emerging issues to management in a timely manner.
Develop and execute restructuring, rehabilitation, exit, liquidation, and recovery strategies to mitigate risk and preserve collateral.
Propose and implement negotiated settlements, payment arrangements, legal actions, and repossession/remarketing strategies as appropriate.
Monitor compliance with restructured agreements, ensure payment arrangements are adhered to, and apply funds accurately.
Manage aftercare portfolios and execute deficiency balance recovery strategies to maximize collections.
Perform in‑depth analysis of financial statements, cash flow, collateral, market conditions, legal documentation, and contractual risk.
Maintain advanced understanding of bankruptcy proceedings, UCC, federal and state collection laws, creditor rights, and litigation processes.
Work closely with outside counsel to manage litigation, bankruptcy cases, and enforcement actions.
Ensure compliance with all global and local credit, risk management policies, vendor program agreements, and loss pool/recourse requirements.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with distressed customers to influence business plans and outcomes, with the objective of rehabilitation where feasible.
Coordinate, prepare and present Loan Strategy Reports local and global senior management and credit committees.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Credit, Sales, Asset Management, Remarketing, Commercial Finance, Portfolio Management, and vendor partners.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Litigation & Recovery team members on risk assessment and workout strategies for smaller or less complex accounts.
Contribute to policy, procedure, and process development; support training and risk awareness initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred), or equivalent relevant experience.
7–10+ years of progressive experience in commercial credit, restructuring, workouts, litigation, or recovery, with exposure to complex and large‑ticket transactions.
Advanced expertise in financial analysis, credit risk management, restructuring techniques, and workout strategies for complex credits.
Strong knowledge of bankruptcy law, UCC, collection laws, litigation processes, and creditor remedies.
Ability to synthesize complex financial, legal, and operational data and translate it into clear risk recommendations and action plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present strategies and outcomes to senior leadership.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple competing demands and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑risk environment.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a networked, cross‑functional organization.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and financial statement spreading or analysis tools preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscredit risk managementrestructuring techniquesworkout strategiesbankruptcy lawUCCcollection lawslitigation processescreditor remediesrisk analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skillsability to prioritizeinfluencing skillscoachingsupportsynthesis of complex datapresentation skillsrelationship managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in AccountingMBA