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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.
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Who We’re Looking For
Arootah is seeking experienced Chief Operating Officers 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 operations, infrastructure, and organizational execution.
Core Areas of Expertise
Building, scaling, and optimizing operating infrastructure across alternative investment firms
Overseeing front-to-back office functions, including operations, finance, compliance, and technology
Driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Partnering with CIOs, founders, and senior leadership on firm strategy and execution
Leading organizational design, vendor selection, and cross-functional alignment
Managing growth, transformation, or turnaround initiatives
What You Bring
Prior experience as a Chief Operating Officer or equivalent senior leadership role within a hedge fund, private equity firm, or family office
Deep understanding of investment firm operations and infrastructure
Proven track record of scaling businesses, building teams, and driving execution
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments
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.
