Executive COO: Scale Operations for Investment Firms

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer for a client in the United States to lead end-to-end operations across hedge fund and family office platforms. The role requires strategic vision, scalable process design, and hands-on execution in dynamic markets.

You will partner with CIOs and founders, drive operational efficiency, and oversee finance, compliance, and technology to support growth and value creation for sophisticated investors.

Qualifications

• Experience as COO or senior operations leader in hedge funds or PE.
• Deep knowledge of investment firm operations and infrastructure.
• Proven track record of scaling businesses and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and optimize operating infrastructure across investment firms.
• Oversee front-to-back office functions including operations, finance, compliance, and tech.
• Drive efficiency, process improvements, and cost optimization.
• Partner with CIOs, founders and senior leadership on strategy and execution.
• Lead organizational design, vendor selection, and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage growth, transformation, or turnaround initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Financial discipline

Stakeholder management

Scale growth

Change management

Job description

Arootah is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer for a client in the United States to lead end-to-end operations across hedge fund and family office platforms. The role requires strategic vision, scalable process design, and hands-on execution in dynamic markets.

You will partner with CIOs and founders, drive operational efficiency, and oversee finance, compliance, and technology to support growth and value creation for sophisticated investors.