Arootah
Fractional Head of Business Development (Advisor Network) Opportunity Overview
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Join Arootah's advisor network to provide project-based business development leadership for hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Advise on growth strategy, market positioning, partnership development, fundraising readiness, pipeline and competitive positioning, and support go-to-market planning and investor engagement on short-term engagements.
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
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.
Most talent firms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clients identify and solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver.
Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highest levels as COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years of alternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in the alternatives industry.
One industry. One talent partner. Entry to exit.
Learn more: https://arootah.com/
Who We’re Looking For
Arootah is seeking experienced Heads of Business Development and senior growth leaders to join our advisor network and support clients across the alternative investment landscape.
As part of the network, you may be engaged with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices to provide strategic, project-based leadership across growth strategy, market positioning, partnership development, and business expansion initiatives.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Developing and executing business development and growth strategies for alternative investment firms
- Supporting market positioning, relationship management, and strategic partnership initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to expand investor, client, and industry relationships
- Partnering with leadership teams on go-to-market planning and growth execution
- Advising on pipeline development, competitive positioning, and business expansion strategies
- Supporting fundraising readiness, investor engagement, and strategic communications initiatives
What You Bring
- 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
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.
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