Consultant - Office Manager; Fractional

Position: Consultant - Office Manager (Fractional/Contract Role) Location: New York Join our experienced roster of consultants that support Hedge Funds and Family Offices. Arootah is a personal and professional development leader in the Investment and Financial Services industry. Our mission is to provide top business advisory services to our hedge fund client base. Our Business Advisory Services focuses on the multi-faceted needs of Hedge Funds and Family Offices. Arootah was founded by Rich Bello, the Co-Founder and COO of the industry-leading $10 billion hedge fund, Blue Ridge Capital. Rich brings more than 30 years of experience, including leadership positions at Morgan Stanley, Tiger Management, and Ernst & Young. Visit us at for more information. Who We Need Arootah is searching for an experienced Office Manager to consult with our highly prestigious client base. As a consultant, you will work with our Hedge Fund and Family Office clients to provide expert advice and support. What You ll Do • Improve processes for optimal flow of operations • Support the execution of effective monthly action plans • Identify internal and contextual roadblocks • Break apart goals into actionable steps • Devise a plan of action for each goal • Provide the client with resources associated with implementing their action plan • Implement policies, procedures, and control measures • Review, analyze and report on client tools and resources to ensure industry best practices • Evaluate each client’s advancement toward goal actualization through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring matrices • Maintain and share detailed and accurate records of consulting results (challenges, breakthroughs, etc.) Qualifications • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within a Hedge Fund, Alternative Investment Firm or Family Office • Experience working with sophisticated institutional clients • Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills • Superb written and verbal communication skills • Strong team player with strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with personnel across senior levels of the firm • Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Enjoys organizing and is extremely detail oriented • Education and work experiences that demonstrate proficiency to perform the variety of responsibilities described Job Status • Contractor • Hours are based on the needs of the assigned client (0-40 hours per week). $90 - $150 an hour The hourly consulting rate of pay is expected to be a minimum of $90 and a maximum of $250, per hour. The hourly rate will be determined by several factors which may include, but are not limited to, the length of the individual engagement, level of difficulty, level of specialization required, professional designations, skills, and years of experience. Join a well-funded disruptor in finance and technology. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and choosing your assignments. Be part of a dynamic, high-energy company in its expansion stage. Now is the time to join! For more information, visit us at Seniority level • Mid-Senior level Employment type • Part-time Job function • Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries • Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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