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
Core Areas of Expertise
Improve processes for optimal flow of operations
Support the execution of effective monthly action plans
Identify internal and contextual roadblocks
Break apart goals into actionable steps
Devise a plan of action for each goal
Provide the client with resources associated with implementing their action plan
Implement policies, procedures, and control measures.
Review, analyze and report on client tools and resources to ensure industry best practices
Evaluate each client’s advancement toward goal actualization through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring matrices
Maintain and share detailed and accurate records of consulting results (challenges, breakthroughs, etc.).
What You Bring
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within a Hedge Fund, Alternative Investment Firm or Family Office
Experience working with sophisticated institutional clients
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player with strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with personnel across senior levels of the firm
Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Enjoys organizing and is extremely detail oriented
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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