Gridlines - Director - Project Finance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Structuring & Capital Raising

- Lead the end-to-end financing process for infrastructure/industrial/energy projects, including financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and risk-return assessments.

- Identify appropriate financing mechanisms such as non-recourse loans, syndicated loans, mezzanine finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).

- Manage the entire debt and equity raising lifecycle, including preparing IMs (Information Memorandums), pitch decks, and investor communications.

Stakeholder & Lender Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international lenders, multilateral agencies ( IFC, ADB, World Bank), private equity funds, and credit rating agencies).

- Negotiate financial covenants, interest rates, repayment structures, and conditions precedent with lenders and legal advisors.

- Coordinate with legal, commercial, and technical teams for financial closure of deals.

Strategic Planning & Execution

- Work closely with business leaders and the CFO to assess capital requirements for new and ongoing projects.

- Contribute to long-term financial planning, CAPEX planning, and treasury risk management strategies.

- Identify opportunities for refinancing or restructuring of existing loans to reduce cost of capital and improve liquidity.

Risk Management & Compliance

- Assess financial risks associated with project execution, market dynamics, and regulatory changes.

- Ensure compliance with financial covenants, statutory reporting requirements, and regulatory filings (RBI, SEBI, etc.

- Oversee due diligence, KYC, and ESG-related financial disclosures where applicable.

Team Leadership & Process Excellence

- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals engaged in project finance, treasury, and corporate finance functions.

- Drive adoption of best practices in financial reporting, scenario modeling, and analytics to enhance decision-making.

- Represent the organization at board meetings, investor reviews, and financial conferences.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 12+ years of progressive experience in project finance, corporate finance, or investment banking with leadership exposure.

- Hands-on experience in raising funds for infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate, manufacturing, or utilities.

- Deep understanding of financial modeling, DCF/NPV/IRR techniques, risk analysis, and deal structuring.

- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a strong network in the banking and investment community.

- Prior experience in financial closures of projects > 500 Cr or USD 100 Mn is preferred.

- Adept at using financial systems, Excel, ERP, and BI tools for reporting and analysis.

What We Offer

- A strategic leadership position in a high-growth, capital-intensive business environment.

- Direct involvement in shaping the financial future of transformative projects.

- Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives.

- Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier banking, legal, and infrastructure partners.

- A dynamic, entrepreneurial work culture with long-term career growth potential