Position OverviewApollo’s Asset-Backed Finance ("ABF") team is a dynamic and fast-growing division within Apollo Global Management, focused on originating and managing credit investments backed by a diverse range of financial and tangible assets. The team plays a critical role in Apollo’s broader credit strategy, offering innovative, structured financing solutions across sectors such as real estate, transportation, consumer finance, and specialty lending.The RoleThe Business Strategy team is responsible for developing and executing growth initiatives across all aspects of Apollo’s investing businesses. This role will work as part of the Business Strategy team focused on Apollo’s Asset Backed Finance (“ABF”) business. Apollo’s Credit business, at approximately $400 billion of AUM, has been the fastest-growing component of Apollo’s business and is one of the largest managers of alternative credit in the world, encompassing a wide variety of underlying investment strategies covering corporate and asset-backed credit across both public and private markets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organic business building, general management, and strategy within the asset management space.As a Business Strategy Associate in ABF, the candidate will work as part of a small team, led by the Partner and COO of Apollo ABF, developing and managing a broad range of business priorities with regular exposure to Apollo firm leadership. The Associate will support ABF business leaders in all aspects of managing and scaling the ABF business, including financial planning, fundraising, product structuring &amp; development, operations, and cross-platform initiatives. The ideal candidate will take initiative, feel comfortable playing different roles as both a leader and team player, build relationships within the firm, and drive and manage business processes. The candidate will serve as a thought partner and play a crucial role in the successful execution of the ABF team’s strategic initiatives and overall performance. The Associate will benefit from the resources of the integrated Apollo platform and will have significant opportunities for personal growth and to be impactful to a small, highly entrepreneurial team that manages a large and growing portfolio of diversified asset-backed investments. Immediate or near-term start date strongly preferred.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Support senior members of the ABF team in the evaluation and implementation of new business activities for Apollo, including new funds/product development, business line extensions, platforms, and partnerships<ul><li>Build and maintain various financial models, including a three-statement corporate model</li><li>Define investment strategy, fundraising, and investor outreach plans</li><li>Prepare internal analysis and presentation materials</li><li>Interact with key internal and external partners and stakeholders</li></ul></li><li>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</li><li>Support senior investment professionals on key portfolio and business management activities</li><li>Identify and implement data/process enhancements to support day-to-day investment and portfolio management</li><li>Coordinate across Apollo on projects, acting as a liaison between investment teams and other functions (client and product marketing, finance, human capital, legal, tax, compliance, and investment technology)</li><li>Facilitate ad hoc requests and special projects for senior management</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement</li><li>Four to ten years of relevant work experience, preferably within financial services (e.g., investment banking or asset management experience), with a strong understanding of financial modelling<ul><li>Other professional backgrounds will also be considered</li></ul></li><li>Genuine interest in corporate strategy and business building within the investment management industry, with an emphasis on hands-on implementation of growth plans</li><li>Strong corporate finance knowledge, with experience building and managing corporate financial models</li><li>Extensive quantitative, analytical, and modelling skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to support communication (written and verbal) with external counterparties</li><li>Desire to take initiative and ownership – must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude toward given tasks</li><li>Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced work environment</li><li>Highly organized, keen attention to detail, and able to effectively manage multiple processes simultaneously</li></ul><h1>About Apollo</h1>Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.apollo.com">www.apollo.com</a>.Our Purpose &amp; Core ValuesOur clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:<ul><li>The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.</li><li>The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.</li><li>A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.</li></ul>We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:<ul><li>Outperform expectations</li><li>Challenge Convention</li><li>Champion Opportunity</li><li>Lead responsibly</li><li>Drive collaboration</li></ul>As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.Our BenefitsApollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.Pay Range$175,000 or $200,000 (Associate); $250,000 (Director) DOEApollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

<h5>Apollo aims to be a leading provider of flexible and long-duration capital enabling the energy transition. </h5>Apollo’s Sustainable Investing Platform leverages our deep experience across asset classes to deploy capital in key sectors driving the energy transition and decarbonization. The scale and breadth of this opportunity is significant, and across asset classes, Apollo sees the opportunity to deploy, commit, or arrange more than $100 billion by 2030.Since 2022, Apollo-managed funds have deployed, committed or arranged over $59 billion¹ into energy transition, infrastructure and sustainability-related investments, supporting companies and projects across infrastructure, wind, solar, storage and renewable fuels, as well as a wide range of technologies to facilitate decarbonization. Apollo has also played an active role in helping finance the transformation of certain traditional energy companies.

Associate or Director, Business Strategy COO – Asset Backed Finance (ABF)

Position OverviewApollo’s Asset-Backed Finance ("ABF") team is a dynamic and fast-growing division within Apollo Global Management, focused on originating and managing credit investments backed by a diverse range of financial and tangible assets. The team plays a critical role in Apollo’s broader credit strategy, offering innovative, structured financing solutions across sectors such as real estate, transportation, consumer finance, and specialty lending.The RoleThe Business Strategy team is responsible for developing and executing growth initiatives across all aspects of Apollo’s investing businesses. This role will work as part of the Business Strategy team focused on Apollo’s Asset Backed Finance (“ABF”) business. Apollo’s Credit business, at approximately $400 billion of AUM, has been the fastest-growing component of Apollo’s business and is one of the largest managers of alternative credit in the world, encompassing a wide variety of underlying investment strategies covering corporate and asset-backed credit across both public and private markets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organic business building, general management, and strategy within the asset management space.As a Business Strategy Associate in ABF, the candidate will work as part of a small team, led by the Partner and COO of Apollo ABF, developing and managing a broad range of business priorities with regular exposure to Apollo firm leadership. The Associate will support ABF business leaders in all aspects of managing and scaling the ABF business, including financial planning, fundraising, product structuring &amp; development, operations, and cross-platform initiatives. The ideal candidate will take initiative, feel comfortable playing different roles as both a leader and team player, build relationships within the firm, and drive and manage business processes. The candidate will serve as a thought partner and play a crucial role in the successful execution of the ABF team’s strategic initiatives and overall performance. The Associate will benefit from the resources of the integrated Apollo platform and will have significant opportunities for personal growth and to be impactful to a small, highly entrepreneurial team that manages a large and growing portfolio of diversified asset-backed investments. Immediate or near-term start date strongly preferred.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Support senior members of the ABF team in the evaluation and implementation of new business activities for Apollo, including new funds/product development, business line extensions, platforms, and partnerships<ul><li>Build and maintain various financial models, including a three-statement corporate model</li><li>Define investment strategy, fundraising, and investor outreach plans</li><li>Prepare internal analysis and presentation materials</li><li>Interact with key internal and external partners and stakeholders</li></ul></li><li>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</li><li>Support senior investment professionals on key portfolio and business management activities</li><li>Identify and implement data/process enhancements to support day-to-day investment and portfolio management</li><li>Coordinate across Apollo on projects, acting as a liaison between investment teams and other functions (client and product marketing, finance, human capital, legal, tax, compliance, and investment technology)</li><li>Facilitate ad hoc requests and special projects for senior management</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement</li><li>Four to ten years of relevant work experience, preferably within financial services (e.g., investment banking or asset management experience), with a strong understanding of financial modelling<ul><li>Other professional backgrounds will also be considered</li></ul></li><li>Genuine interest in corporate strategy and business building within the investment management industry, with an emphasis on hands-on implementation of growth plans</li><li>Strong corporate finance knowledge, with experience building and managing corporate financial models</li><li>Extensive quantitative, analytical, and modelling skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to support communication (written and verbal) with external counterparties</li><li>Desire to take initiative and ownership – must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude toward given tasks</li><li>Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced work environment</li><li>Highly organized, keen attention to detail, and able to effectively manage multiple processes simultaneously</li></ul><h1>About Apollo</h1>Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.apollo.com">www.apollo.com</a>.Our Purpose &amp; Core ValuesOur clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:<ul><li>The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.</li><li>The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.</li><li>A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.</li></ul>We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:<ul><li>Outperform expectations</li><li>Challenge Convention</li><li>Champion Opportunity</li><li>Lead responsibly</li><li>Drive collaboration</li></ul>As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.Our BenefitsApollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.Pay Range$175,000 or $200,000 (Associate); $250,000 (Director) DOEApollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance.&nbsp;Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Associate or Director, Business Strategy COO – Asset Backed Finance (ABF)

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