Transformation Associate - AI Edge Program

Apollo • El Segundo, CA

1d • $110,000 - $140,000

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level