Who We Are:

Arootah is an early-stage Hedge Fund and Family Office Advisory and Executive/Leadership Coaching firm focused on driving peak performance for both the teams and individuals. Founded by Rich Bello, the co-founder and COO of Blue Ridge Capital, Rich’s aim is to leverage his experience working with top Hedge Fund Executives to achieve peak performance.

Arootah services include:

1. Providing expert advisors in key operational areas to emerging/established Investment firms
2. Coaching direct-to-consumer (executive, life, health, and career coaching)
3. Advising clients with Capital Introduction and Raising for Emerging Managers
4. Investing in a portfolio of public and private companies that make a positive impact
5. Building SaaS applications for both enterprise and consumer use
6. Providing Talent Acquisition and Development services to the financial industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent.
• Maintain and optimize Lever (ATS) , ensuring accurate data tracking, pipeline management, and reporting.
• Develop best practices for candidate evaluation, ensuring a structured and efficient hiring process.
• Manage candidate communication, scheduling, and interview coordination to provide a seamless experience.
• Track key hiring metrics and provide leadership with regular updates and insights.
• Oversee Arootah’s Advisory Database , ensuring consultant profiles are accurate and up to date.
• Match advisors and consultants to client projects based on expertise, availability, and client needs.
• Source and onboard new advisors to expand Arootah’s network of industry experts.
• Work with the Advisory team to assess consultant availability and align resources with client demand.
• Partner with the Advisory Sales team to provide insights on available talent for client engagements.
• Participate in client calls to explain Arootah’s staffing and hiring processes.
• Assist in developing sales materials related to hiring, staffing, and advisory services.
• Provide market intelligence on hiring trends to enhance Arootah’s talent offerings.
• Continuously optimize recruitment and staffing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and implement new sourcing strategies and tools to attract top talent.
• Maintain compliance and accuracy in all hiring and advisory staffing records.
• Stay updated on industry hiring trends and apply relevant strategies to strengthen Arootah’s talent operations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or staffing within alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, or financial services).
• Strong understanding of industry roles, hiring challenges, and market trends in the alternative investment space.
• Experience managing an advisory or consultant database , matching talent to client needs.
• Proficiency in Lever (ATS) or similar applicant tracking systems, with a data-driven approach to recruitment.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills , with the ability to engage both candidates and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, PHR, or AIRS Certified Recruiter preferred.
• Ability to support business development efforts , providing hiring insights and staffing solutions for client engagements.

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 a year

Perks With Us:

• Work for a well-funded disruptor in the finance, leadership, and technology space
• Culture of inspired continuous improvement in all areas of business and life
• Autonomy in your work
• The ability to work remote (though we expect this person to be based in the NYC Metro area)
• The estimated base salary for this role is $160,000 – $190,000 with additional incentives including bonus and equity
• Competitive benefits including 401k with a match, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance