AI Edge Associate - Transformation
About The Position
Apollo Global Management is seeking a high-potential individual to join as an AI Edge Associate on the Transformation team. The Edge program is designed to incubate AI-fluent, transformation-capable talent who can partner with business and engineering teams to drive mission-critical AI initiatives across the firm. The AI Edge Associate will gain direct exposure to senior leaders, participate in a variety of projects across high-impact projects, and help evolve Apollo's operating model through the adoption of advanced AI capabilities. The Transformation team partners cross-functionally to enable the firm to successfully execute key strategic initiatives, to problem solve for complex objectives, and to provide expertise and resourcing for program/project management and process assessment/improvement. This individual will be responsible for executing key strategic and operational AI initiatives across the firm and will champion process improvement practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement and performance measurement.
Requirements
- 3-6+ years of experience in data/AI product management, engineering, and/or transformation-focused roles in industry or consulting
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Strong AI/ML fluency with experience in applied machine learning, data engineering, or automation.
- Proven ability to work directly with senior stakeholders, especially in financial services or capital markets, to define requirements and deliver solutions
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
- Superior presentation and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS in data science/AI)
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks
- Experience in financial services, alternative asset management, or enterprise-scale transformation programs
- Exposure to Agile delivery methods and DevOps principles
Responsibilities
- Lead AI-driven initiatives: Support the redesign and reimagination of end-to-end processes using emerging technologies, including but not limited to AI, ML, NLP, automation, etc.
- Value creation: Define business case and benefit realization impact with respect to various transformation initiatives
- Solution design: Partner with senior investment professionals and business leaders to translate complex business challenges into AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable impact.
- Partnership: Collaborate across engineering, product, business, and strategy teams to design and deliver scalable AI products, from proof-of-concept through production deployment.
- Change leadership: Serve as a connector between technical experts and business stakeholders, ensuring AI solutions are practical, adoptable, and aligned with firm priorities.
- Executive communication: Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations for senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, outcomes, and business implications of AI initiatives.
- Knowledge development: Document best practices, contribute to playbooks, and help scale AI adoption across Apollo's businesses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
