Associate Director- Project Finance Advisory

Company: Gridlines Build a New Market From the Ground Up Gridlines is expanding globally — and we’re looking for exceptional advisory leaders to spearhead new country markets. This is a rare opportunity to launch and grow a country presence from scratch, backed by one of the fastest-growing global infrastructure advisory and financial modelling firms. We operate differently: • No bureaucracy • No politics • One global platform • Full delivery support from world-class hubs in India, Lat Am, and Africa If you’re a high-performing Associate Director or Director ready for autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape a market, this role is for you. Requirements About the Role As the Country Director / Associate Director – Infrastructure Advisory, you will lead Gridlines’ entry into a new region and become the face of the firm locally. You will be responsible for: • Winning and delivering infrastructure advisory engagements • Building and managing strong client relationships • Driving all local business development activity • Representing Gridlines in the market • Leading advisory projects with support from global delivery hubs This is a build-it, win-it, own-it role. Key Responsibilities • Lead Gridlines’ go-to-market efforts from day one • Build a strong opportunity pipeline and convert deals at pace • Deliver senior-facing advisory across infrastructure, PPP, and project finance • Coordinate with global delivery teams for modelling and technical execution • Establish and grow Gridlines’ brand presence in the region • Contribute to shaping regional and global expansion strategies as part of the leadership group What We're Looking For • Associate Director / Director-level experience in infrastructure advisory • Strong business development track record with established client relationships • Background in infrastructure, PPP, and project finance advisory • Proven ability to lead client engagements end-to-end • Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial sharpness and ambition • Someone frustrated with big-firm bureaucracy and ready to build something of their own If you can win work, deliver work, and build a market, this is the platform to scale on. Why Join Gridlines • One global team with a unified delivery engine • Zero bureaucracy, zero politics • Competitive compensation • Performance-driven bonus structure • Equity eligibility after 2 years of proven success • Full autonomy to build your market with strong global backing This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for someone who wants to lead a country .How to Apply Submit your CV along with a short note outlining: • Your relevant experience • Your BD track record • Why you want to build a market • Any early ideas on how you would start in this region Benefits A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites. Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand. Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources. Collaborative and supportive team culture Apply tot his job Apply To this Job