Chief Operating Officer – Alternative Investments

Job overview

The Chief Operating Officer – Alternative Investments role is listed in New York, NY. The posting says compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a discretionary annual bonus; no numeric salary range is specified. Arootah’s client is a rapidly growing alternative investment manager seeking operational infrastructure for its next phase of growth. The COO partners with the CEO to lead operational strategy, governance, and business infrastructure across the firm. The role builds scalable processes and systems that support investment strategies, fund launches, and continued organizational growth.

What you'll do

• Partner with the CEO on long-term operational strategy
• design governance frameworks, operating models, and decision processes
• build infrastructure across investment operations, finance, technology, investor operations, compliance, and corporate functions
• improve processes and reduce operational risk
• develop policies and standards
• oversee technology platforms and vendor relationships
• establish performance metrics and reporting
• prepare the operating platform for future fund launches and strategies
• foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief operating officer

alternative investments

investment management

hedge funds

private equity

venture capital

operational strategy

governance

new york ny

arootah

discretionary annual bonus

medical, dental and vision

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, professional development, and performance-based incentive compensation.

Why this role

The role has broad responsibility across operations, technology, finance, risk, investor operations, and organizational development.

About the employer

Arootah is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.