Head of Talent Acquisition

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: 

Providing expert advisors in key operational areas to emerging/established Investment firms

Coaching direct-to-consumer (executive, life, health, and career coaching)

Advising clients with Capital Introduction and Raising for Emerging Managers

Investing in a portfolio of public and private companies that make a positive impact

Building SaaS applications for both enterprise and consumer use 

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 optimizeLever (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.
  
  
  
  
  

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