Chief Operating Officer

Arootah

Location: New York, NY (Remote)

Who We Are:

Arootah is an early-stage Hedge Fund and Family Office Advisory and Executive/Leadership Coaching firm focused on driving peak performance for both the teams and individuals. Founded by Rich Bello, the co-founder and COO of Blue Ridge Capital, Rich’s aim is to leverage his experience working with top Hedge Fund Executives to achieve peak performance.

Arootah services include:

Providing expert advisors in key operational areas to emerging/established Investment firms

Coaching direct-to-consumer (executive and career coaching)

Advising clients with Capital Introduction and Raising best practices for Emerging Managers

Investing in a portfolio of public and private companies that make a positive impact

Building SaaS applications for both enterprise and consumer use

Providing Talent Acquisition and Development services to the financial industry

Who we need:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play an essential role in the growth and scale of Arootah. You will build the infrastructure and processes while promoting the company’s culture and vision. You will lead the Arootah team with key performance metrics, accountability, and implementing risk control procedures. You will oversee all core business operations, including business Planning and Strategy, IT, Accounting, Finance, Legal and HR. You are a proven operational leader who thrives under stress with tight timelines. You are creative and innovative, with a quantitative approach to business operations. At the core of every company are its people; you will focus on all aspects of talent: acquisition, development, performance measurement, feedback, and retention.

What You'll Do

• Function as the CEO's operational counterpart; supply leadership, guidance, direction, and consistency to the organization
• Oversee the build out of the Hedge Fund and Family Office Advisory
• Lead expansion activities, including investments and acquisitions through our venture studio.
• Create a sophisticated and scalable operation, to drive a rapidly growing business without sacrificing our core values, processes or risk control framework.
• Liaise and lead day-to-day operations, finance, accounting, IT, HR, and legal.
• Review existing procedures and identify areas for improvement efficiency
• Leverage analytics to inform strategic planning to define operational success
• Use metrics to hold the team accountable by creating OKRs and KPIs
• Strategize and perform go-to-market activities for new products and services.
• Perform organizational gap analyses and goal setting.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing talent using our highly sophisticated talent selection model.
• Manage and delegate to a growing team
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity and high ethical standards creating systems of accountability.
• While this is primarily a remote opportunity, you must have the ability to travel for meetings in New York City
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, or related field
• CPA or MBA is a must
• 10 years of progressive experience leading to a management position within a hedge fund
• In Depth knowledge of Fundraising and Capital Introduction
• Significant knowledge of Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal
• Proven record bringing pre-revenue products and services to market
• Must be a confident and analytical leader with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to make decisions quickly yet thoroughly using data
• Developed and implemented a clear, long-term vision for a firm
• Advanced and clear communication style with both private and public forums
• Experienced in competitive analysis
• Experience managing a large team with a proven record of achieving results
• Takes a proactive approach to leadership, building teams of top talent, and fostering a high-performance culture
  
  
  
  
  

Perks With Us: 

Work for a well-funded disruptor in the finance, leadership, and technology space. 

Culture of inspired continuous improvement in all areas of business and life. 

Autonomy in your work. 

The ability to work remote (though we expect this person to be based in the NYC Metro area).

The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 – $300,000 with additional incentives including bonus and equity.

Competitive benefits including 401k with a match, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.