Arootah
Fractional Chief Investment Officer / Investment Strategy Leader (Advisor Network)
Opportunity Overview
Arootah engages a curated network of senior operators to support clients across the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Advisors are deployed on project-based engagements when client needs match their expertise. Joining the network does not guarantee placement; it provides access to opportunities as they arise.
Why Join the Arootah Network
Alt-industry-only engagements with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices
Project-based work that fits around existing commitments
Client origination and engagement management handled by Arootah; advisors focus on delivery
About Arootah
Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.
Most talent firms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clients identify and solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver.
Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highest levels as COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years of alternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in the alternatives industry.
One industry. One talent partner. Entry to exit.
Learn more: https://arootah.com/
Who We’re Looking For
Arootah is seeking experienced Chief Investment Officers, portfolio leaders, and senior investment executives to join our advisor network and support clients across the alternative investment landscape.
As part of the network, you may be engaged with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices to provide strategic, project-based leadership across investment strategy, portfolio construction, risk management, and asset allocation.
Core Areas of Expertise
Setting and overseeing investment strategy, portfolio construction, and asset allocation across client mandates
Leading manager selection, investment due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of underlying positions
Establishing risk management frameworks, exposure limits, and performance measurement standards
Partnering with leadership and investment committees to align portfolios with client objectives and risk tolerance
Evaluating new investment opportunities, strategies, and market dislocations across asset classes
Overseeing investment operations, reporting, and governance to institutional standards
What You Bring
Prior experience leading investment strategy, portfolio management, or capital allocation within hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, or institutional asset managers
Deep understanding of multi-asset portfolio construction, risk management, and manager selection
Proven track record of delivering risk-adjusted returns and executing investment decisions with measurable impact
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including investment committee and LP engagement
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic markets
Important Note
This opportunity is to join Arootah’s advisor network and is not tied to a specific active engagement. Advisors are engaged on an as-needed basis, based on client demand and fit.
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