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Posted Apr 15, 2026

Associate Director- Project Finance Advisory

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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
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