Consultant - Chief Operating Officer (Fractional/Contract Role)
ArootahNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 8, 2024
600000 - 1100000 USD year
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Arootah is a leading provider of alternative investment solutions, offering a wide range of services including coaching, advisory, personal development, and specialized programs for hedge funds, career growth, health, and technology. With a focus on empowering individuals and businesses, Arootah stands out in the industry through its comprehensive approach to holistic development and innovative strategies.
Job Description
Arootah is seeking experienced Chief Operating Officers to consult for their prestigious Hedge Fund and Family Office clients. As a consultant, you'll provide expert advice on best practices, action plans, vendor selection, policy implementation, and performance evaluation. This fractional/contract role offers remote work, flexible hours, and competitive pay, allowing you to contribute to a well-funded disruptor in the finance and technology space.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Operations, or a related field.
- MBA, Juris Doctor, M.S. in Operations, or advanced degree is a plus.
- 12+ years of specific experience as a Chief Operating Officer at a Hedge Fund or Family Office.
- Extensive knowledge of the investment management industry and technology with at least 8+ years experience in leadership roles within Operations, Accounting, Compliance, or related function.
- Proven financial acumen, critical thinker with ability to provide an impartial, consultative, and solutions-oriented approach.
- Strategically minded with a record of accomplishment of execution excellence, with a particularly strong knowledge of developing policies, procedures, and control measures within the investment management industry.
- Executive management skills including high performing team leadership, demonstrated ability to set up internal processes to communicate and resolve issues.
- Outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills, including demonstrated mentoring, and marketing skills.
- Hands-on, proven experience with negotiating deals, contracts, joint ventures and managing all aspects of relationships with vendors, service providers, and regulators.
- Prior success in establishing and achieving key performance indicators, short- and long-termprioritiesand ability to both “triage” and shift direction in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Remote work
- Flexible hours
- Competitive hourly pay
