Associate Director- Project Finance Advisory

Gridlines; Remote; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm based in the United Arab Emirates is looking for candidates for a position that involves significant exposure to financial modelling and deal execution in the infrastructure sector. Ideal candidates will have around five years of experience, preferably in Infrastructure and Renewables, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, including remote work, and significant professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Qualifications

• Around five years of experience with a focus on Infrastructure and Renewables.
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to originate deal flow.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in financial modelling and deal execution.
• Work across various verticals including renewables, digital, and data centres.
• Manage clients and progress projects from origination to execution.
• Report directly to the Head of Infrastructure Finance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Client management

Interpersonal skills

Language proficiency (French and/or Spanish)

Job description

Company Overview

Gridlines is a young, entrepreneurial, fast‑growing financial advisory and financial modelling firm. The company formally launched its infrastructure advisory business last year, focusing on project finance, M&A and bid support across all infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on energy transition projects.

Role Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team, with significant exposure and the chance to manage deals in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are Junior Directors/Associate Directors or Vice Presidents/Associate Directors with around five years of experience, preferably in Infrastructure and Renewables, ready to take on more responsibility and work on projects with a global mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on involvement in financial modelling and deal execution
• Work across various verticals, including renewables, digital, and data centres
• Autonomously manage clients and progress projects from origination to execution
• Report directly to the Head of Infrastructure Finance

Requirements

• Around five years of experience, with a focus on Infrastructure and Renewables
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferable
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to reach out to new prospects and originate deal flow
• Predominantly remote working environment

Additional Information

The team is led from the UK by a former principal investor and banker with direct lending experience. The Head of Infrastructure Finance is supported by another director in the UK, an Associate Director in Mexico and support from junior staff in India.

A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including office‑based, remote, and client‑site work. Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand, and access to cutting‑edge financial modelling tools and resources. Collaborative and supportive team culture.