IWG Central Regional Director

Apollo•New York, NY

About The Position

Apollo is seeking a highly motivated Regional Director to join the Central team. The Regional Director's primary responsibility is to drive fundraising results across Apollo’s suite of investment solutions, both perpetual and episodic, through the IWG Channel. The Regional Director will be accountable for developing and managing relationships with RIA’s and IBD’s across the market—regardless of firm AUM. This individual should be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-centric environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and energetic, possess a strong understanding of both capital and private markets, and have a proven track record of raising and retaining assets within the independent channel.

Requirements

Strong understanding of sales cycle
Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in financial services industry
Prior experience working with institutional investors and financial advisors
Prior knowledge/work experience in alternative investments required
Strong organizational skills and work ethic
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
Must work effectively with other groups in the organization and collaborate as necessary
Discretion and ability to handle confidential, sensitive information
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications/functions required including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of CRM, preferably Salesforce
Bachelor’s degree required
Series 7 and 63 licensed
Demonstrates integrity, high-energy and motivation to succeed

Responsibilities

Drive fundraising across Apollo’s perpetual and episodic product suite, focused on a specific territory of advisors/firms under their coverage. This role will focus on the Central region.
Collaborate closely with internal partners across the firm to cultivate a deep understanding of the investment approach and results in order to represent all facets of the firm’s products internally and externally.
Position Apollo’s strategies in a highly commercial and impactful manner with financial advisors around the country.
Develop and deliver investment, market, and business communications to existing and prospective clients in one-on-one, small group, and large audience presentations.
Provides updates on overall financial markets performance, economic trends, and the overall investment outlook as articulated by Apollo.
Act as a spokesperson for the investment team with the ability to present a deep understanding of the investment process, market outlook, and strong advocate for the services.
Oversee a range of talent both on the internal sales desk and in the field
Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, Product Management, CPMs, etc to ensure impactful marketing materials are being created to reach prospects/clients.
Penetrates specific target opportunities within the region to capitalize on strength of Apollo’s offerings and to implement sales campaigns.
In depth understanding of the independent marketplace including growth drivers, investment styles, cadence of investment, and the ability to both educate and overcome objections.
Excel at specific fund positioning and messaging to correlate with research and marketing campaigns of Apollo’s focus firms.
Manage and train team (direct and indirect) to become self-sufficient in positioning and messaging within the context of their typical customer forms of interaction (e.g., one-on-one, short phone call, etc.).