Dan Hunter is Senior Managing Director, Head of Alts at F2 Strategy. In this role, he leads the firm's alternatives consulting practice, helping hedge funds, private credit firms, hybrid funds, and other alternative investment managers modernize operations, optimize technology, and build scalable operating models that support long-term growth. As the Founder of HBMJ Consulting, Dan played a key role in building a market-leading consulting firm prior to its acquisition by F2 Strategy.

With more than 20 years of experience in alternative investment operations and technology, Dan specializes in operational scalability, data intelligence, and technology transformation. He works closely with clients to simplify complex operating environments, improve data quality and transparency, and deliver real-time operational insights through modern technology and process optimization.

​Directly prior to founding HBMJ, Dan served as a Project Manager at GlobeOp Financial Services in New York and was responsible for the implementation and support of the Advent Geneva® Portfolio Accounting System, managing the conversion of clients onto the Geneva® platform. Dan lives in Florida.

What advice would you give someone just starting out in this industry?

To really succeed in business, focus on taking full ownership of your work and proactively seek feedback to bridge the gap between your college experience and professional expectations. You should prioritize building strong relationships with your colleagues and understanding your role in the bigger picture and aligning your strengths with organizational goals.

What do you find most rewarding about working with clients (or your team)?

We have an opportunity to learn from excellent companies and constantly get exposure to new technologies and ways of thinking. I think about us being in the business of transformation, especially as it relates to problem solving. It’s always gratifying to be able to come into these organizations and make a genuine impact in someone’s day-to-day operations.

What excites you most about the direction of your field right now?

The industry is ready to grow up operationally—and that’s exciting. Strategy has moved fast; investment strategies have matured quickly; now, infrastructure has to match it. The spotlight is on building operating models that are just as sophisticated. At HBMJ, that’s exactly where we live - helping firms build platforms that scale with discipline, clarity, and control. Being part of that next chapter of institutionalization, where strategy, operations, and technology finally align is what energizes me most.