Director, Wealth Management (Korea)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven individual to join a fast-paced environment as a member of Apollo’s Global Wealth Management Solutions (GWMS) Asia Pacific (APAC) team in our Seoul office. This newly created role will ideally suit a high performing salesperson looking to partner with our global wealth management marketing and sales efforts across South Korea, and to contribute to strategic business priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support efforts in building the GWM business in South Korea, working in close partnership with GWMS APAC team, the APAC Capital Formation teams, and the senior leadership team in Asia.
• Work in close coordination and contribute to the GWMS sales strategy to ensure sufficient investor outreach and the strategic fundraise objectives for each fund/strategy are being met.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new investors and business partners, including global/regional/local banks and wealth platforms in South Korea.
• Working as part of the GWMS APAC team for the entire fund-raising cycle and serving wealth clients and distribution partners: servicing existing investors and partners, onboarding new distributors, driving the sales and distribution activities, and providing first class after sale service.
• Becoming expert in private markets and Apollo’s investment solutions across different asset classes and fund structures, play a key role in planning and organizing various investor marketing outreach activities including roadshows, due diligence sessions, client events and certain other events, in close coordination with the global Events & Brand Marketing team.
• Involved in industry mapping, peer analysis, and strategic account planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5-8 years’ experience in a client relationship management role for private wealth/intermediary sales channel in South Korea.
• Strong knowledge of the South Korean retail distribution landscape with a good track record of success raising assets from HNW/UHNW investors and possess a results-oriented and profit-driven mentality.
• Sound understanding of alternatives and the ability to advise investors on their investment needs, building a strong relationship of trust over time.
• Experienced working in an international organization and willingness to be flexible with hours as part of a global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Appropriate degree in business/accounting/ finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Native fluency in Korean language.

Key Competencies and Behaviors

• Outstanding relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Operates as a team player and excels at navigating a rigorous and fast-paced work environment – energetic, enthusiastic, and personable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with colleagues, partners, and clients to operate within the One-Apollo mindset – where cooperation and coordination are vital to success.
• Attention to detail, extremely organized, and commitment to excellence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Understand complex clients’ needs and be able to engage on creating solutions.
• A multi-tasker that can prioritize and manage their time effectively and understand how to collaborate in a global firm.
• Self-motivated and proactive with respect to managing workload and new business origination.