2026 Summer Analyst, Quant Analytics

Apollo•Los Angeles, CA

27d•$110,000

About The Position

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. Primary Responsibilities: At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead us to exceptional opportunities. You’ll also Generate automated risk and performance reports that feed directly into trading and investment decisions. Investigate day-over-day changes in portfolio metrics and communicate insights to portfolio managers. Improve model pipelines and reporting systems for speed and reliability - strong Python programming skills are essential. Automate key trading and monitoring workflows for transactions. Contribute to the expansion of Apollo’s quantitative models into new asset classes and deal types. Learn to interpret results, linking data movements to market drivers and portfolio strategy. Evaluate the use of Agentic AI in the current ecosystem to improve efficiency, automation, monitoring, and quality control. Gain hands-on experience applying quantitative skills to real-world financial problems. Gain exposure to trading desks, risk teams, and senior quants. Receive mentorship from experienced quantitative professionals. Our Summer Program Our 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into the small, dynamic teams that drive Apollo’s innovative investment strategies and access to an unparalleled, apprenticeship learning experience. Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. Our Purpose and Core Values Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be: The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals. The leading provider of capital solutions to companies, with a unique ability to partner at scale and deliver thoughtful, dedicated guidance. A contributor to global challenges—such as energy transition, technological innovation, and social impact—using investment as a force for good. As” One Apollo” We: Outperform expectations Challenge convention Champion opportunity Lead responsibly Drive collaboration We believe great work and having fun go hand-in-hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or related field (graduating in December 2026-July 2027).
Excellent academic record and demonstrated experience and interest in financial markets, trading, and investment analytics through previous internship, coursework, or projects.
Proficiency in Python; experience with C++ and C# a plus.
Experience with SQL, Excel, or other data tools for data cleaning and analysis.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts into clear summaries.
Strong quantitative analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts into clear summaries.

Nice To Haves

experience with C++ and C# a plus.

Responsibilities

Generate automated risk and performance reports that feed directly into trading and investment decisions.
Investigate day-over-day changes in portfolio metrics and communicate insights to portfolio managers.
Improve model pipelines and reporting systems for speed and reliability - strong Python programming skills are essential.
Automate key trading and monitoring workflows for transactions.
Contribute to the expansion of Apollo’s quantitative models into new asset classes and deal types.
Learn to interpret results, linking data movements to market drivers and portfolio strategy.
Evaluate the use of Agentic AI in the current ecosystem to improve efficiency, automation, monitoring, and quality control.
Gain hands-on experience applying quantitative skills to real-world financial problems.
Gain exposure to trading desks, risk teams, and senior quants.
Receive mentorship from experienced quantitative professionals.