Summary: The role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Consultant at Arootah involves providing expert advisory services to Hedge Funds and Family Offices. The consultant will leverage extensive experience in operational leadership to enhance client operations, develop actionable strategies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This position requires a strategic mindset and the ability to manage various business functions effectively. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements and the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct best practice reviews.
• Develop realistic and effective action plans.
• Break down goals into actionable steps.
• Advise on vendor selection and oversight.
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and control measures.
• Evaluate client progress toward goals using KPIs and scoring matrices.
• Manage special projects or other areas of need.
• Negotiate and handle contracts with outside counsel and fund services.
• Establish policies and procedures for investment accounting functions.
• Create and manage infrastructure for business functions including HR, Accounting, Operations, IT, Compliance, and Marketing.
• Collaborate with CEO/Founder on strategy and performance management.
• Oversee company operations and employee productivity.
• Analyze internal operations for process enhancement and cost savings.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with objectives.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage control issues with transparency and accountability.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• MBA, Juris Doctor, M.S. in Operations, or advanced degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of experience as a Chief Operating Officer at a Hedge Fund or Family Office.
• Extensive knowledge of the investment management industry and technology.
• Proven financial acumen and critical thinking skills.
• Strategically minded with a record of execution excellence.
• Executive management skills and high-performing team leadership.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Hands-on experience with negotiating deals and managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to establish and achieve key performance indicators.

Salary (Rate): 550

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other