Senior Director of AI Initiatives
New York, NY
Engineering /
Full Time Permanent /
Hybrid
Who We Are
Arootah is an early-stage advisory and coaching firm specializing in Alternative Investment & Family Office Advisory, Executive & Leadership Coaching, and Talent Acquisition & Development. Founded by Rich Bello, co-founder and former COO of Blue Ridge Capital, Arootah leverages deep industry expertise to drive peak performance for executives, teams, and firms across the alternative investments landscape.
Our Services Include:
Advising alternative investment managers with operations, due diligence, compliance, business development, and marketing strategies
Providing fractional expert advisors in key operational areas for emerging and established investment firms
Offering executive, life, health, and career coaching for individuals
Delivering talent acquisition and leadership development solutions
Developing SaaS applications for enterprise and consumer use
Who We Need
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Senior Director of AI Initiatives. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions, including an agentic AI-based tool. The ideal candidate will leverage AI to improve business operations, aligning technology with strategic business goals to enhance productivity and efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and deployment of AI initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and values.
- Collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities for AI integration and drive productivity improvements.
- Act as a liaison between technology and business units, translating business needs into AI solutions.
- Ensure the quality and reliability of AI tools, providing actionable insights and strategic guidance to the executive team.
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Engage with external partners and stakeholders to support the AI initiatives and promote Arootah's strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in a leadership role involving AI and technology integration within a business context.
- Strong background in AI and machine learning, with experience in deploying AI solutions to drive business value.
- Proven ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing AI-powered products or solutions.
- Background in software engineering or product development.
- Experience in AI startups or B2B-focused AI solutions.
$150,000 - $200,000 a year
Competitive Base Salary: $150,000 to $200,000 per year
Performance-based bonus and equity-like incentive plans
401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance
Perks with us: This is a remote position (we expect this person to be based in the NYC Metro area).
Be part of a high energy, thriving company in the early stages of expansion! We're growing our family, now is the time to join!
