ALI SIBTAIN
Finance, Accounting And Risk Management
Karachi
Summary
Experienced finance professional with expertise in structuring, executing, and managing P3 projects. Successfully oversaw a diverse portfolio of PPP transactions worth USD 1.3 billion, including projects in transport infrastructure (USD 237 million), water supply (USD 347 million), health initiatives (USD 514 million), education (USD 76 million), and the power sector (USD 67 million). Collaborated closely with renowned multilateral aid agencies such as the World Bank, IFC, ADB, FCDO, DFAT, USAID, JICA, and KFW to ensure smooth project execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Chief Risk Officer
Public Private Partnership Support Facility (PSF)
8 2019 - Current
- Heading the risk management operations of Government of Sindh’s independent risk management company
- The company was formed with Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) and UKAid’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) technical assistance under the Enhancing Public Private Partnership Project (EPPPs)
- This involves ensuring that viability support is not excessive, to ensure contingent liabilities are accounted for and environmental and social safeguards are addressed
- Evaluated third-party relationships to assess potential risks associated with outsourcing activities or partnerships.
- Drove innovation in risk management practices by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the organization''s ability to identify and manage emerging risks.
- Reduced operational risks by implementing robust risk management frameworks and policies.
- Enhanced financial stability by identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Managed regulatory compliance efforts by staying abreast of changes in legislation and ensuring timely implementation of required actions.
- Fostered strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders through open communication and collaboration on risk-related matters.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Engaged in complex data analytics, quality assurance and database management to quantify and substantiate observations and lend credence to proposed operational enhancements.
- Provided thought leadership on industry trends and best practices in risk management, positioning the organization as a leader in its field.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing risk management practices, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to changing market conditions.
- Presented risk-related findings to executive management and the board of directors, ensuring that key stakeholders are equipped with the information needed to make informed decisions..
- Improved overall risk culture with targeted training programs for employees at all levels of the organization.
PPP Manager
Adam Smith International
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Reviewed existing P3 practices nationally and globally for a proposed policy on implementation of education sector projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Developed procurement documents for outsourcing
- Assisted on devising a multi-dimensional criterion (need/school level, gender, accessibility) for identification of group of schools for outsourcing and made a detailed cost per child subsidy based model to provide flexibility in determining cost in case of multiple variants for outsourcing.
Director Finance
Public Private Partnership Unit, Government of Sindh
11.2011 - 08.2019
- Served as Director Finance for 7 years Director General for two years in the PPP Unit of Government of Sindh
- Worked on projects worth a total USD 567.1mn which included Motorways and Bridges, Transport projects Health and Education Management Outsourcing projects, and other miscellaneous sectors
- Involved in coordination and implementation functions with government ministries/line agencies in respect of responsibilities as secretariat to a high-powered decision-making PPP Policy Board
- Worked with the transaction advisors including the Big 4 firms, regulators, developers, financial institutions
- Participated in creation/amendment laws, polices and Memorandum and Articles for setting up different public sector companies.
Senior Analyst
Burj Capital Pakistan (Private) Limited
- 11.2011
- Involved in the corporate advisory operations in evaluating new ventures and financial restructuring for a hotels chain and preparation of information memorandum for companies under restructuring.
Head of Equities (Fund Manager)
PICIC Asset Management Company
- 02.2011
- Helped formulate and implement investment strategy at a time of emergence out of the 2008 financial crisis: Managed three closed-end funds worth US Dollars 75.6 million.
Manager Equities (Fund Manager)
KASB Funds Ltd
- 09.2008
- Helped raise seed capital and managed the fund size of US Dollars 2.22 million
- As part of the investment strategy was able to anticipate the financial crisis in 2008.
Equity Sales Trader
Elixir Securities Ltd
11.2005 - 06.2006
- Dealt with institutional, HNW and international clients such as JP Morgan, West AM, Lehman Brothers.
Research Analyst
Elixir Securities Ltd
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Evaluated the economy, and various sectors included banking, energy cement, automobiles, and telecoms.
Media Analyst
Echo Research
11.2002 - 02.2003
- Evaluated corporations for measurement of effectiveness of communications and public relations.
Internee
Deloitte
08.2000 - 09.2000
- Audit and tax assignments on two multinational clients Procter and Gamble and Searle Pharmaceuticals.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education in Law -
University of London International Program
01.2015 - 01.2021
MSc International Securities and Investment Banking - undefined
International Capital Market Association Centre (ICMA); University of Reading
01.2001 - 01.2002
BA Accounting and Economics - undefined
University of Reading
01.1998 - 01.2001
Foundation Year - undefined
University of Reading
01.1997 - 01.1998
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Habib Public School
Skills
Risk Reporting
Legal knowledge
Data Analytics
Quantitative Analysis
Model Validation
Risk mitigation strategies
Problem-Solving
Strategic Planning
Analytical Skills
Financial Analysis
Budgeting and forecasting
Solution Innovation
Certification
06/2024, Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/05/76
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Travelling, Swimming,
Visited forty countries
Timeline
06/2024, Chartered Financial Analyst Program
07-2024
2022, Alliance Francaise Karachi, Attended A1 & A2 and B1 Level French learning intensive course
04-2024
11/2023, Asian Development Bank, Certificate of participation for Integrated Capacity Development Training on Safeguards
11-2023
12/2022, Asian Development Bank, Certificate for Training on Grievance Redressal Mechanism
12-2022
PPP Manager
Adam Smith International
10.2021 - 03.2022
07/2021, Asian Development Bank, Certificate for participation in Financial Reporting and Auditing
07-2021
12/2019, APM Group Limited (APMG), Certified PPP Professional (CP3P)
12-2019
09/2018, United Nation Development Program [UNDP], Participation in Strategic Foresight Workshop for SDGs Planning
09-2018
08/2018, Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan, Train the Trainer - Fixed Income Securities Market
08-2018
12/2015, Pakistan Institute of Management [PIMS], Certified MS Excel Professional Program
12-2015
Diploma of Higher Education in Law -
University of London International Program
01.2015 - 01.2021
Director Finance
Public Private Partnership Unit, Government of Sindh
11.2011 - 08.2019
Equity Sales Trader
Elixir Securities Ltd
11.2005 - 06.2006
Research Analyst
Elixir Securities Ltd
03.2003 - 11.2005
Media Analyst
Echo Research
11.2002 - 02.2003
MSc International Securities and Investment Banking - undefined
International Capital Market Association Centre (ICMA); University of Reading
01.2001 - 01.2002
Internee
Deloitte
08.2000 - 09.2000
BA Accounting and Economics - undefined
University of Reading
01.1998 - 01.2001
Foundation Year - undefined
University of Reading
01.1997 - 01.1998
Chief Risk Officer
Public Private Partnership Support Facility (PSF)
8 2019 - Current
Senior Analyst
Burj Capital Pakistan (Private) Limited
- 11.2011
Head of Equities (Fund Manager)
PICIC Asset Management Company
- 02.2011
Manager Equities (Fund Manager)
KASB Funds Ltd
- 09.2008
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Habib Public School
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