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Fractional Chief Technology Officer (Advisor Network) Opportunity Overview

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Join Arootah's advisor network as a fractional CTO to provide project-based strategic and hands-on technology leadership for hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices, focusing on infrastructure, systems architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, transformation, vendor selection, and technology risk management.
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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

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 Chief Technology Officers and senior technology 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 technology infrastructure, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.

Core Areas of Expertise

    • Building, modernizing, and optimizing technology infrastructure across alternative investment firms
    • Overseeing systems architecture, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology operations
    • Driving technology transformation, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives
    • Partnering with investment, operations, and leadership teams to align technology with business objectives
    • Leading vendor selection, systems integration, and technology governance initiatives
    • Managing technology risk, business continuity, and data security frameworks

What You Bring

    • Prior experience as a Chief Technology Officer or equivalent senior technology leadership role within a hedge fund, private equity firm, family office, or financial services organization
    • Deep understanding of investment management technology infrastructure and operating environments
    • Proven track record of leading technology transformation and scaling enterprise systems
    • 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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