arootah - Fractional Chief Administrative Officer (Advisor Network)

• Arootah is searching for experienced Chief Administrative Officers to consult our client base – across the alternative investment landscape.  As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients to provide expert advice. Having previously served in this leadership role, you have specific, hands-on experience developing, implementing, and managing administration functions for a leading Alternative Asset Firm or Family Office. • ## Core Areas of Expertise • Act as strategic advisor to the Principal/Founder, providing expert guidance on administrative functions including office administration, facilities, technology systems, HR operations, compliance coordination, and vendor relationships. • Design and implement scalable administrative infrastructure, developing policies, procedures, and controls across HR, IT, compliance, legal coordination, and risk management to support firm growth. • Advise on Human Resources strategy and operations, including talent acquisition processes, onboarding programs, benefits administration, employee relations frameworks, performance management systems, and employment law compliance. • Establish corporate governance and board administration frameworks, developing board materials templates, meeting protocols, entity management systems, regulatory filing processes, and coordination with external counsel. • Build compliance and risk management frameworks, partnering with firm leadership to develop policies, prepare for regulatory examinations, structure insurance programs, and ensure SEC, FINRA, and regulatory adherence. • Assess and optimize technology and information systems, providing recommendations on data security, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, cybersecurity protocols, and IT infrastructure improvements. • Evaluate and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts for administrative services including office leases, IT providers, insurance brokers, benefits administrators, and office services to optimize costs and service quality. • Streamline administrative processes by implementing best practices in document management, workflow automation, and cross-functional coordination between investment and operational teams. • Support budgeting and resource planning for administrative functions, providing guidance on cost management and appropriate resource allocation. • Develop crisis management and business continuity protocols, creating documented procedures, backup systems, and contingency plans with testing frameworks. • Lead special projects including office relocations, system implementations, organizational restructuring, policy development, and other strategic initiatives requiring administrative expertise. • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a must • MBA or Scrum Master Certification is a plus • Professional experience within a Family Office or Alternative Asset Firm • Excellent communication and follow up skills