Chief Administrative Officer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking an experienced Office & Administrative Leader to support the Principal/Founder. You will design scalable administrative infrastructure across HR, IT, compliance, and risk, and act as strategic advisor on office administration, vendor relationships, and governance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business or related field, PMP certification, and experience in a Family Office or alt-asset firm. MBA and Scrum Master are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Professional experience within a Family Office or Alternative Asset Firm.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to the Principal/Founder on administrative functions including office administration, facilities, technology, HR, and vendor relationships.
• Design and implement scalable administrative infrastructure, policies, and controls across HR, IT, compliance, and risk management.
• Advise on Human Resources strategy, including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, and employment law compliance.
• Establish corporate governance and board administration frameworks.
• Build compliance and risk management frameworks to ensure SEC and FINRA adherence.
• Assess and optimize technology systems, data security, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts.
• Streamline administrative processes through workflow automation and document management.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for administrative functions.
• Develop crisis management and business continuity protocols.
• Lead special projects such as office relocations or organizational restructuring.

Skills

Excellent communication

Follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

PMP Certification

MBA (preferred)

Scrum Master Certification (preferred)

Job description

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to the Principal/Founder on administrative functions including office administration, facilities, technology, HR, and vendor relationships
• Design and implement scalable administrative infrastructure, policies, and controls across HR, IT, compliance, and risk management
• Advise on Human Resources strategy, including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits, and employment law compliance
• Establish corporate governance and board administration frameworks
• Build compliance and risk management frameworks to ensure SEC and FINRA adherence
• Assess and optimize technology systems, data security, and cybersecurity protocols
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts
• Streamline administrative processes through workflow automation and document management
• Support budgeting and resource planning for administrative functions
• Develop crisis management and business continuity protocols
• Lead special projects such as office relocations or organizational restructuring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required
• Professional experience within a Family Office or Alternative Asset Firm
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Scrum Master Certification