AMMAR HAIDER
Morrisville,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Alliance Investments Management, excelling in global operations oversight and strategic planning. Proven track record in optimizing cash flow and implementing cost-saving initiatives, achieving double-digit reductions in operating expenses. Adept at talent evaluation and building high-performing teams, driving organizational growth and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Overseas Operations
Alliance Investments Management
Morrisville, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Spearhead multi-entity operations across the U.S. and Pakistan for a private equity portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, investor mandates, and compliance requirements.
- Architect and implement enterprise-level reporting frameworks, including variance analysis and consolidated financial statements, enabling data-driven executive decision-making.
- Oversee corporate and departmental cash flow management across jurisdictions, optimizing liquidity and ensuring fiscal discipline.
- Designed and executed rightsizing and cost-optimization strategies on a quarterly basis, delivering substantial savings without compromising performance.
- Built and scaled offshore operations in Pakistan, establishing high-performing teams in Sales, Accounting, HR, Paralegal, Digital Marketing, IT, and Software Development.
- Established a fully integrated cross-border operational ecosystem, connecting offshore teams seamlessly to the U.S. parent company to accelerate growth and scalability.
- Lead executive-level talent acquisition and evaluation, ensuring recruitment of top-tier professionals aligned with organizational culture and strategic needs.
- Deep understanding of U.S. corporate immigration processes, working with attorneys and consultants to navigate complex visa pathways for executive and specialized hires.
- Proven ability to replicate operational frameworks in new ventures, delivering rapid onboarding of systems, teams, and governance structures.
- Operational Scaling – Expanded a single-country operation into a multi-jurisdictional enterprise with integrated reporting, communication, and performance tracking systems.
- Financial Stewardship – Led reporting and budgeting processes that increased cost visibility and reduced expenses by double-digit percentages annually.
- Talent Architecture – Built from the ground up a multi-department offshore division, reducing operating costs while increasing capacity for growth.
Executive Management Trainee
McLean Intelligent Workforce
Morrisville, USA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed executive-level training in corporate strategy, client management, and operational processes.
- Assisted in project coordination and workflow improvement.
General Manager
Alliance Investments Management
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Architected the firm’s end-to-end back-office (finance, HR, legal/paralegal, IT, digital marketing, and admin), establishing policies, SLAs, controls, and reporting cadences from the ground up.
- Designed and implemented a centralized operating model with standardized SOPs, approval workflows, and cross-functional handoffs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and speed.
- Launched variance analysis and entity-level consolidation processes; instituted monthly close checklists and dashboards for executive decision-making.
- Introduced cash-flow governance (weekly cash positioning, working-capital forecasts, disbursement calendars) to improve liquidity and discipline.
- Built core teams (Accounting, HR, Sales Ops, Paralegal, IT, Digital Marketing), including org design, headcount planning, recruiting, and role charters.
- Led performance management: KPI frameworks, quarterly reviews, rightsizing, and cost optimization without disrupting service levels.
- Rolled out foundational systems and tooling (e.g., Zoho stack, shared dashboards, ticketing/requests, document controls), enabling transparency and scale.
- Implemented policy and compliance controls (authorization matrices, maker-checker, audit trails) to meet internal and external requirements.
- Served as the operational bridge between portfolio companies and leadership; aligned reporting, budgets, and initiatives with investor priorities.
- Coordinated with legal/consultants to operationalize immigration and cross-border hiring processes for critical roles.
- Built a fully functioning back office in months, driving double-digit OPEX savings through standardization, vendor negotiations, and process automation.
- Reduced month-end cycle time and improved data reliability, enabling faster decisions and clean audit readiness.
Operations Manager
i3RL Pvt Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Directed day-to-day operations across multiple departments, including Networking, Accounts, Administration, and Human Resources, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Partnered with company directors in strategic meetings to design and execute long-term operational roadmaps.
- Oversaw departmental budgets, cash flow planning, and procurement activities to support business continuity.
- Led the Networking and Accounts departments, ensuring smooth technical operations, accurate financial reporting, and timely reconciliations.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by introducing system-driven processes for inter-departmental coordination and reporting.
- Implemented policies, compliance measures, and operational frameworks to streamline day-to-day activities.
- Successfully coordinated multi-department initiatives that improved operational transparency and reduced downtime.
- Developed operational metrics and dashboards that improved reporting accuracy and decision-making.
Admin & HR Executive
i3RL Pvt Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed procurement, vendor relations, and office facilities to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Oversaw basic accounting and cash flow management for operational expenses.
- Coordinated corporate events, employee engagement activities, and office resource planning.
- Created and implemented company policies to standardize workflows and maintain compliance.
- Led full-cycle recruitment, from shortlisting candidates to conducting final interviews with senior management.
- Managed hiring processes, including employment contract drafting, onboarding, training programs, and probation-to-confirmation reviews.
- Administered leave management, performance evaluations, and employee retention strategies.
- Designed HR frameworks that reduced onboarding time and improved employee retention rates.
- Introduced administrative process improvements that cut operational delays and reduced overhead costs.
Legal Associate
Pakistan Legal Advisors
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Handled corporate, criminal, and family law cases with a focus on client representation and case strategy.
Education
MBA Executive -
Lahore Business School, University of Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan01.2021
Master of Arts - Political Science
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan01.2017
LLB -
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan01.2011
Skills
- Global Operations Oversight
- Multi-Entity Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Operational Scaling & Expansion
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Variance Analysis & Consolidated Reporting
- Cost Optimization & Rightsizing
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Evaluation
- Leadership Development
- Offshore Team Structuring & Integration
- Policy Creation & Implementation
- Immigration Process Management
- SOP Development & Workflow Optimization
- Project Management
- Technology Implementation
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Managed Investor Relations & Reporting
- Vendor Management & Negotiation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director – Overseas Operations
Alliance Investments Management
11.2022 - Current
Executive Management Trainee
McLean Intelligent Workforce
08.2022 - 10.2022
General Manager
Alliance Investments Management
10.2021 - 07.2022
Operations Manager
i3RL Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - 09.2021
Admin & HR Executive
i3RL Pvt Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2018
Legal Associate
Pakistan Legal Advisors
01.2015 - 07.2016
MBA Executive -
Lahore Business School, University of Lahore
Master of Arts - Political Science
Punjab University
LLB -
Punjab University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Punjab University
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