Fractional Head Trader & Desk Architect

Arootah; United States; Remote; USD 344,000 - 689,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking experienced Head Traders or Directors of Trading to consult for our client base in the alternative asset space. As a consultant, you will leverage deep desk-building expertise to support hedge funds and family offices, guiding the full trading desk infrastructure from strategy to execution.

You bring 10+ years in leadership trading roles, strong risk management, and hands-on experience with OMS/EMS and modern analytics tools; this role offers advisory engagements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master’s Degree and/or CFA is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of prior work experience as a Head Trader or Director of Trading for an Alternative Asset Firm or Family Office.
• In-depth understanding of global markets, regulatory environments, and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with compliance policies regarding best execution and fair allocation.
• Knowledge of OMS/EMS systems and TCA research is essential.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with large data sets and econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and oversight of a trading desk, including sell-side relationships and trade life cycle.
• Design trading architecture, policies, and broker evaluation.
• Assist Portfolio Managers with rebalancing, cash management, asset allocation, and risk oversight.
• Choose and manage trading rotations, strategies, and performance metrics for trading personnel.
• Communicate market insights to the investment team.

Skills

Head Trader leadership

Trading desk ops

Risk management

Python

Tableau/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's in Economics/Finance

Master/CFA preferred

Tools

OMS

EMS

TCA

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Arootah is seeking experienced Head Traders or Directors of Trading to consult for our client base in the alternative asset space. As a consultant, you will leverage deep desk-building expertise to support hedge funds and family offices, guiding the full trading desk infrastructure from strategy to execution.

You bring 10+ years in leadership trading roles, strong risk management, and hands-on experience with OMS/EMS and modern analytics tools; this role offers advisory engagements across the