Chief AI Officer/AI Strategy Leader

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking a strategic leader to shape and drive AI initiatives across investment, operations, and business functions for clients in the alternative investments space. You will assess opportunities, design roadmaps, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and decision quality.

The role requires deep AI knowledge, hands-on execution, and strong stakeholder management to navigate complex environments while aligning technology with business goals and

Qualifications

• Experience leading AI, digital transformation, or technology strategy initiatives in financial services.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, automation tools, and implementation strategies.
• Proven track record delivering initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management, with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement AI initiatives across investment, operations, and business functions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for workflow automation, research enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop AI strategy, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
• Partner with leadership teams to prioritize and execute high-impact AI use cases.
• Evaluate AI tools, vendors, and emerging technologies relevant to alternative investment firms.
• Drive organizational adoption, change management, and cross-functional AI enablement initiatives.

Skills

AI leadership

Digital transformation

Technology strategy

Stakeholder management

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

• Assess and implement AI initiatives across investment, operational, and business functions
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for workflow automation, research enhancement, and operational efficiency
• Develop AI strategy, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps
• Partner with leadership teams to prioritize and execute high-impact AI use cases
• Evaluate AI tools, vendors, and emerging technologies relevant to alternative investment firms
• Drive organizational adoption, change management, and cross‑functional AI enablement initiatives

Requirements

• Prior experience leading AI, digital transformation, technology strategy, or innovation initiatives within financial services, alternative investments, or enterprise organizations
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, automation tools, and organizational implementation strategies
• Proven track record of executing technology and transformation initiatives that drive measurable business impact
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in dynamic environments