Chief Operating Officer - Alternative Investments - Client Role
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Arootah · New York, NYPrepare for this interview
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About the role
Our client, a rapidly growing alternative investment manager, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to partner closely with the CEO in building the operational infrastructure needed to support the firm's next phase of growth. This executive will lead the firm's operational strategy, governance framework, and business infrastructure, ensuring the organization is positioned to scale efficiently across multiple investment strategies. The ideal candidate combines institutional investment management experience with a proven ability to build processes, optimize operations, and translate strategic vision into disciplined execution. This is a highly visible leadership role offering broad responsibility across operations, technology, finance, risk, investor operations, and organizational development.
Requirements
- 12+ years of leadership experience within investment management, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, or institutional asset management.
- Previous experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Head of Operations, Chief of Staff, or similar senior operational leadership role preferred.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling operational infrastructure within a growing investment organization.
- Strong understanding of investment operations, fund administration, portfolio management systems, CRM platforms, operational technology, and governance best practices.
- Experience designing scalable business processes, organizational structures, and operating frameworks.
- Familiarity with SEC-registered investment advisers and the regulatory environment supporting alternative investment managers.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving operations, finance, technology, legal, compliance, and investment teams.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
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