Consultant - Director of Business Development for Hedge Funds and Family Offices (Fractional/Contract Role)

Arootah, a personal and professional development leader in the Investment and Financial Services industry, is seeking experienced Directors of Business Development, Directors of Capital Raising, and Directors of Fundraising to consult with their prestigious Hedge Fund and Family Office clients. This fractional/contract role involves providing expert advice on capital raising needs, developing action plans, identifying roadblocks, and implementing best practices. Candidates will leverage their expertise to enhance client business development efforts and maximize their potential.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Sales, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA, CFA, CAIA, or advanced degree is a plus.
• Sales or financial industry designations (such as Series 7 or Series 63) are a plus.
• A minimum of ten years of professional experience in a similar Business Development or Capital Raising role with demonstrated success in raising assets for a Hedge Fund, Alternative Investment Firm or Family Office.
• Demonstrated success in raising assets in partnership with an Institutional Sales Team to cultivate client leads and facilitate relationship building and client engagement for alternative investment strategies and family offices.
• Experience collaborating with sophisticated institutional clients, prospective clients, and a proven ability to develop new opportunities.
• Knowledge of multi-asset sectors and investment types, including, but not limited to public equity (long/short), private equity, fixed income, and absolute return oriented multi-strategy.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and superb written and verbal skills.
• Confident client presentation skills (in person and phone) with strong follow-through skills.
• Strong team player with an entrepreneurial predisposition and strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with personnel across senior levels of the firm.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate