Associate, Asset Backed & Fund Finance Junior Deal Captain
About The Position
Redding Ridge Asset Management LLC (“Redding Ridge”) was established and seeded by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Apollo”) in 2016. Redding Ridge has assets under management of approximately $44.2 billion as of October 31, 2025. Redding Ridge’s primary business consists of acting as collateral manager for CLO transactions and related warehouse facilities in both the U.S. and Europe. Redding Ridge also provides structuring and ratings advisory services to issuers across various asset classes. Redding Ridge’s Structuring & Advisory team plays a central role in managing Redding’s ~$44 billion of debt across Broadly Syndicated Loan (BSL) CLOs and Senior Unsecured Bonds, while also supporting Apollo’s Private Rated Credit and Asset-Backed Finance initiatives. Redding Ridge’s efforts span Apollo’s 16 platforms and multiple issuance shelves, and partnership. Redding does this by leveraging ABS, Corporate, and Fund rating methodologies to deliver the most efficient solutions. Since 2020, we have helped issue and rate over $225 billion of debt. By combining CLO, ABS, Corporate, and Fund rating methodologies, the Structuring & Advisory team has consistently innovated – both publicly and privately – to design next-generation rated solutions. Our success and growth has been driven by our ability to take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach. We are continually seeking Structuring & Rating professionals who want to accelerate their careers in a meritocratic, innovative environment. Team members have the opportunity to grow alongside platforms and portfolio companies while gaining exposure to new asset classes and rating methodologies, guided by one of the most accomplished structuring teams in the industry. The Structuring & Advisory team is seeking a highly motivated Associate with strong attention to detail to join its expanding team in New York.
Requirements
- 3+ years of ABS structuring experience; ideal candidates will have experience working at an Investment Bank, Accounting Firm, or Rating Agency
- Proficient in Intex (dealmaker and calc) and Excel, VBA a plus
- Familiarity with rating agency methodologies, with a desire to learn more about asset classes
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex information clearly
- Highly organized with strong time management; capable of handling multiple projects in parallel and on tight deadlines
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from feedback
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or a related field with a record of academic achievement
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior team members and other stakeholders, including Apollo, Athene and Apollo platform companies, to assist in all stages of deal execution
- Support senior structurers across lower flow and novel asset-backed and fund finance transactions globally
- Analyze historical portfolio and performance data to derive base case and rating agency stressed case assumptions
- Assist in building and running cashflow models using Excel and Intex for rating agency and investor scenarios
- Maintain rating agency criteria grid, deal trackers and transaction comp sheets across ABS asset classes
- Prepare and assist in delivering investor and rating agency presentations
- Maintain and help drive execution timelines by tracking deliverables, monitoring milestones and coordinating with all stakeholders
- Communicate and negotiate with transaction counterparties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
