Fractional Chief Risk Officer, Operations | Advisory Network

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Risk Officer, Operations, to consult on risk management for Hedge Funds and Family Offices. You will leverage hands-on CRO/Operations experience to build, maintain, and oversee risk programs across daily operations and business activities.

Join a network that delivers advisory support to top clients, with project-based engagements and strong emphasis on governance, controls, and risk reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• MBA or FRM or similar designation is a plus.
• 8+ years of CRO/Ops experience at Hedge Fund/Family Office/Investment Management.
• 3–5 years in Risk Management, Operations, Compliance in Asset Management.
• Strong knowledge of investment management, technology and compliance; SEC rules knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Establish, oversee Operational Risk Management for hedge funds and family offices.
• Develop KPIs, KRIs and risk scoring matrices.
• Oversee vendor due diligence and third-party risk management.
• Design and implement policies, procedures, controls and audits.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Legal on regulatory developments.
• Produce risk management reports and communicate with leadership.
• Lead reviews of incidents with action-oriented improvements.
• Advise on new products and operational processes across the firm.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

MBA / FRM or similar designation

Job description

Arootah is seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Risk Officer, Operations, to consult on risk management for Hedge Funds and Family Offices. You will leverage hands-on CRO/Operations experience to build, maintain, and oversee risk programs across daily operations and business activities.

Join a network that delivers advisory support to top clients, with project-based engagements and strong emphasis on governance, controls, and risk reporting.