Fractional Research Analyst; Advisor Network

Arootah engages a curated network of senior operators to support clients across the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Advisors are deployed on project-based engagements when client needsmatchtheirexpertise. Joining the network does not guarantee placement; it provides access to opportunities as they arise.

• Alt-industry-only engagements with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices
• Project-based work that fits around existing commitments
• Client origination and engagement management handled by Arootah; advisors focus on delivery

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services:
Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.

Mosttalentfirms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clientsidentifyand solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver.

Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highestlevelsas COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years of alternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in thealternativesindustry.

One industry. Onetalentpartner. Entry to exit.

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Arootah is searching for experienced Research Analysts to consulttoour client base.

As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients toprovideexpert advice. Having previously served in the role of a Research Analyst, you have specific, hands-on experience researching, analyzing, and recommending investment ideas for a leading Alternative Asset Firm or Family Office.

• Provide advice and guidance to Arootah clients who seek help with the research and analysis of investment ideas. This will involve consulting to some of the leading Alternative Asset Funds and Family Offices in the world and sharing your experience as a Research Analyst in helping clients to:
• Advise on investment research frameworks and methodologies, helping clients develop comprehensive processes for evaluating opportunities across public and private markets, including fundamental analysis, sector research, and valuation techniques.
• Design managerduediligence frameworks, building standardized assessment criteria, analytical tools, and processes for evaluating investment managers' strategies, track records, and operational capabilities.
• Build financial modeling templates and tools, developing DCF models, comparable company analysis frameworks, LBO models, and portfolio allocation tools for client investment teams.
• Establish research documentation standards, creating templates for investment memos, research reports, due diligence summaries, and presentations to ensure consistency and thoroughness.
• Develop performance monitoring and benchmarking systems, designing frameworks for tracking portfolios, analyzing attribution, conducting peer comparisons, andidentifyingoptimization opportunities.
• Train investment teams on research best practices, conducting workshops on research methodologies, analytical techniques, data sources, and industry standards for investment analysis.
• Build research infrastructure and knowledge management systems, organizing databases, information repositories, and document management protocols for efficient information retrieval and institutional knowledge retention.
• Support special projects including research process assessments,methodology enhancements, technology platform evaluations, and team training programs requiring research expertise.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or in a related field. CFA designation.
• MBA, Advanced Degree in Accounting, Financial, Mathematical or Quantitative Analysis is a plus.
• CFP or any industry designationa plus. 8+ years ormore of specific research experience and 5- 8 years of investment experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and financialmodelingand valuation skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and other software programs (Morningstar Direct, Microsoft…