Fractional Chief Administrative Officer (Advisor Network)

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 needs match their expertise. 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

Who We’re Looking For

Core Areas of Expertise

• Act as strategic advisor to the Principal/Founder, providing expert guidance on administrative functions including office administration, facilities, technology systems, HR operations, compliance coordination, and vendor relationships.
• Design and implement scalable administrative infrastructure, developing policies, procedures, and controls across HR, IT, compliance, legal coordination, and risk management to support firm growth.
• Advise on Human Resources strategy and operations, including talent acquisition processes, onboarding programs, benefits administration, employee relations frameworks, performance management systems, and employment law compliance.
• Establish corporate governance and board administration frameworks, developing board materials templates, meeting protocols, entity management systems, regulatory filing processes, and coordination with external counsel.
• Build compliance and risk management frameworks, partnering with firm leadership to develop policies, prepare for regulatory examinations, structure insurance programs, and ensure SEC, FINRA, and regulatory adherence.
• Assess and optimize technology and information systems, providing recommendations on data security, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, cybersecurity protocols, and IT infrastructure improvements.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts for administrative services including office leases, IT providers, insurance brokers, benefits administrators, and office services to optimize costs and service quality.
• Streamline administrative processes by implementing best practices in document management, workflow automation, and cross-functional coordination between investment and operational teams.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for administrative functions, providing guidance on cost management and appropriate resource allocation.
• Develop crisis management and business continuity protocols, creating documented procedures, backup systems, and contingency plans with testing frameworks.
• Lead special projects including office relocations, system implementations, organizational restructuring, policy development, and other strategic initiatives requiring administrative expertise.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a must
• MBA or Scrum Master Certification is a plus
• Professional experience within a Family Office or Alternative Asset Firm
• Excellent communication and follow up skills

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 and fit.