Associate Director- Project Finance Advisory

Description

Summary: Gridlines seeks an Associate Director/Director to spearhead market entry, win and deliver infrastructure advisory engagements, and build client relationships in a new country. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to launch and grow a country presence from scratch 2. Autonomy and ownership to shape a new market 3. Career-defining leadership role with global backing **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