Chief Technology Officer

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy, architecture, and security for its financial services clients in the United States. The role requires hands-on leadership and a proven track record in transforming enterprise technology for hedge funds or similar institutions.

The CTO will drive modernization, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with investment and operations teams, ensuring technology enables the firm’s strategic objectives and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have held CTO or senior technology leader role.
• Experience in hedge funds/financial services is required.
• Deep understanding of investment management tech infra and operating environments.
• Proven ability to lead tech transformation at scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across technology infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Build, modernize, and optimize technology infrastructure for finance clients.
• Oversee systems architecture, cloud strategy, and enterprise tech operations.
• Drive technology transformation, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with investment, operations, and leadership to align tech with business goals.
• Lead vendor selection, systems integration, and technology governance.
• Manage technology risk, business continuity, and data security frameworks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Hands-on technology

Technology transformation

Industrial-scale systems

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

• Provide strategic, project-based leadership across technology infrastructure, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives
• Build, modernize, and optimize technology infrastructure for alternative investment firms
• Oversee systems architecture, cloud strategy, and enterprise technology operations
• Drive technology transformation, automation, and operational efficiency
• Partner with investment, operations, and leadership teams to align technology with business objectives
• Lead vendor selection, systems integration, and technology governance
• Manage technology risk, business continuity, and data security frameworks

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Chief Technology Officer or equivalent senior technology leadership role
• Experience within a hedge fund, private equity firm, family office, or financial services organization
• Deep understanding of investment management technology infrastructure and operating environments
• Proven track record of leading technology transformation and scaling enterprise systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments