Head of Business Development

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking an accomplished Head of Business Development to lead growth initiatives for alternative investment clients. You will shape market strategy, expand investor and client networks, and drive strategic partnerships.

You will partner with leadership to plan go-to-market, manage pipelines, and position the firm for expansion across hedge funds, private equity, and family offices. Strong relationship management and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Head of Business Development or equivalent senior growth leadership role within hedge funds, private equity firms, or family offices.
• Deep understanding of the alternative investment industry and institutional relationship landscape.
• Proven track record of driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and growth strategies for alternative investment firms.
• Support market positioning, relationship management, and strategic partnership initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand investor, client, and industry relationships.
• Partner with leadership teams on go-to-market planning and growth execution.
• Advise on pipeline development, competitive positioning, and business expansion strategies.
• Support fundraising readiness, investor engagement, and strategic communications initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Growth strategy

Strategic thinking

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

• Develop and execute business development and growth strategies for alternative investment firms
• Support market positioning, relationship management, and strategic partnership initiatives
• Identify opportunities to expand investor, client, and industry relationships
• Partner with leadership teams on go-to-market planning and growth execution
• Advise on pipeline development, competitive positioning, and business expansion strategies
• Support fundraising readiness, investor engagement, and strategic communications initiatives

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Head of Business Development, Investor Relations leader, or equivalent senior growth leadership role within a hedge fund, private equity firm, or family office
• Deep understanding of the alternative investment industry and institutional relationship landscape
• Proven track record of driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments