Fractional Director of Operations (Advisory Network)

Arootah; United States; Vor Ort; USD 241.000 - 482.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Access to exclusive opportunities

Flexible engagements

Zusammenfassung

Arootah is building a network of senior operators to support clients in the alternative investment industry. We’re seeking experienced Directors of Operations to consult for our client base, including leading asset firms and family offices.

You bring hands-on management of daily operations and deep experience overseeing trade lifecycle and controls. As a consultant, you engage on project-based engagements via the Arootah advisor network, providing expert advice, mentorship, and implementation

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with strong academic record.
• MBA or MS in Operations is a plus.
• 10+ years as a Director of Operations in Alternatives Asset Firm or Family Office.
• Deep knowledge of asset classes, markets, and settlement processes.
• Experience with fund accounting software and reconciliation programs.
• Strong problem solving, analysis, and leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day operations management and trade lifecycle oversight.
• Hire, mentor, and conduct performance reviews; advise on compensation.
• Define objectives and develop scalable, efficient processes.
• Ensure internal controls, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction.
• Oversee audits and attestations across operations groups.
• Manage vendor relationships and communications with auditors/legal/regulators.
• Set team objectives and resource planning; align with project goals.
• Oversee KPIs and scoring matrices to measure progress.

Kenntnisse

Operations leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Team building

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Science

MBA or MS in Operations

Tools

Fund accounting software

Market data tools

Performance attribution tools

Jobbeschreibung

Opportunity Overview

Arootah engages a curated network of senior operators to support clients across the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Advisors are deployed on project-based engagements when client needsmatchtheirexpertise. Joining the network does not guarantee placement; it provides access to opportunities as they arise.

Why Join the Arootah Network

• Alt-industry-only engagements with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices

• Project-based work that fits around existing commitments

• Client origination and engagement management handled by Arootah; advisors focus on delivery

About Arootah

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.

Mosttalentfirms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clientsidentifyand solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver.

Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highestlevelsas COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years ofalternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in thealternativesindustry.

One industry. Onetalentpartner. Entry to exit.

Learn more: https://arootah.com/

Who We’re Looking For

Arootah is searching for experienced Directors of Operations toconsult toour client base. As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients toprovideexpert advice. Having previously served in this role, you have specific, hands‑on experience managing and overseeing the daily Operations of a leading Alternative Asset Firm or Family Office.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Best practice reviews.
• Developing realistic and effective action plans.
• Breaking apart goals into actionable steps.
• Advising onvendor selection and oversight.
• Creating and implementing policies, procedures, and control measures.
• Evaluating each client’s advancement toward goal actualization through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring matrices.
• Special projects or other areas of need.
• Lead all aspects of the day‑to‑day management and oversight of managing the Operations team and overseeing the full life cycle of a trade including proper accounting, recordkeeping, trade settlement, and problem resolution.
• Hire, manage, mentor, conduct performance reviews and make compensation recommendations for assigned staff, helping to develop staff on industry knowledge, general business skills, and professional growth.
• Define individual performanceobjectivesand development plans and ensure alignment with project and unitobjectives. Focus on improvements in execution that result in scalable, efficient processes while shifting the operational focus to value functions and analytics.
• Responsible for the operations control environment and provide recommendations to senior management focused on reducing operational risk.
• Stay up to date on changing technology and investing environment withincompanyin order tohelp set teamobjectives, plan forappropriate resources, and help execute strategic initiatives.
• Lead all aspects of attestation and audit processes for respective operations group, ensuring that internal controls are working appropriately, tested asrequired, and issues areremediatedtimely.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are carried out consistently,are in compliance withlocal, state, and federal securities laws and regulations, and that any incidents are dealt with ina timelymanner.
• Act as the subject matter expert on fund accounting and performance, as well as associated systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Oversee the daily/monthly/quarterly sign-off of various reconciliations to third parties including administrators and prime brokers.
• Assist the COO in managing vendor and service provider relationships, including auditors, tax preparers, legal counsel, regulators, and effectively communicate and elevate issues as needed.

What You Bring

• ABachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• MBA, M.S. in Operations, or advanceddegree isa plus.
• 10+ years of specific experience as a Director of Operations ataAlternatives Asset Firm or Family Office.
• Strong knowledge of multiple asset classes, security types, financial instruments, investment strategies, and capital markets, including a detailed understanding of capital markets and how products trade, settle and are invested.
• Extensive knowledge of the investment management industry and related technology including fund accounting software, market data tools, performance and attribution applications and settlement/reconciliation programs.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, team and time management skills managing multiple deadlines for self and others.
• Attention to detail and capable of taking initiative.
• Dedicated team player withan entrepreneurialpredisposition and strong interpersonal skills to effectively work across all levels of the firm.

$175 - $350 an hour

Important Note

This opportunity is to join Arootah’s advisor network and is not tied to a specific active engagement. Advisors are engaged on an as-needed basis, based on client demand andfit.