Analyst/Associate, Business Strategy - Direct Lending COO Team

Apollo Management • New York, NY

292d • $125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Apollo is one of the world's largest alternative credit investors with approximately $616 billion in Credit AUM. Direct Lending is one of the fastest growing segments of our Credit business and a strategic priority for Apollo, representing more than $60 billion of AUM today. In this role, the candidate will work alongside Direct Lending leadership to develop and execute on strategic initiatives for the firm's non-investment grade corporate private credit activities. Supporting the Chief Operating Officer of Direct Lending, this role will be an integral member of the Direct Lending team with a focus on solving commercial challenges and driving growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organic business building, general management and strategy within the asset management space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, with a preference for relevant financial services or asset management experience; corporate strategy or consulting experience in other industries will also be considered.
• Genuine interest in corporate strategy and business building within the investment management industry with an emphasis on hands-on implementation of growth plans.
• Consummate team player with a strong desire to help optimize and grow Apollo's expanding Credit business.
• Strong modeling and problem-solving skills with detail orientation and an exceptional analytical skillset.
• Desire to take initiative and ownership - must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude toward given tasks.
• Self-starter with a willingness to execute projects on a small, nimble team.
• Excels in a rigorous and face-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Direct Lending leadership in the day-to-day management of the businesses and progress toward firm-wide goals and growth targets.
• Help develop solutions to challenging problems facing the business.
• Act as transformational agent across a variety of functions to drive change across the business.
• Support senior members of the team in the evaluation and implementation of new business activities for Apollo, including new funds/product development, business line extensions, platforms and partnerships.
• Assist in ensuring that Apollo's growth initiatives are supported by a robust go-to-market strategy across all facets of idea commercialization.
• Perform strategic analyses for senior management critical to the evaluation and management of Apollo's business with a strong emphasis on growth: competitive intelligence, investing in new asset classes, extension of existing investing or origination capabilities, coverage models and organization structure.
• Coordinate across Apollo on projects, acting as a liaison between investment teams and other functions (client and product marketing, finance, human capital, legal, tax and compliance).
• Partner with Credit Leadership to define and drive forward key culture and people initiatives.
• Partner with other Investment COOs and/or broader firm leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate ad hoc requests and special projects for senior management.
• Manage business reviews to ensure connectivity and alignment between senior management and business leadership.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance.
• Meaningful coverage for both you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree