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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