Position Overview
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 to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and 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.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
The Associate Director reports directly to the Fund Controller and will join a team of professionals supporting a recently launched and growing Evergreen Fund platform, within Apollo’s Sponsor and Secondary Solutions business (“S3”), across a 1940 Act Fund, Luxembourg SICAV and a tax advantaged insurance dedicated Fund. This individual will be tasked with the quality execution of the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, driving improvements in processes and reporting, and engaging in problem-solving. We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional with the ability to be part of a versatile team and a strong desire to learn and develop in their career.
Primary Responsibilities
Review NAV packages prepared by the fund administrators with all the relevant supporting documentation
Analyze profit and loss and Fund performance
Review calculation of management fees & incentive fees for various Fund structures
Assist with corporate and regulatory reporting requirements for a 1940 Act Fund, including N-CSR, N-PORT and N-CEN SEC filings amongst other ad hoc initiatives
Review external facing marketing materials
Assist with presentation of quarterly board reporting
Assist with annual audits and provide information for tax preparation
Ensure portfolio valuation is accurate and in accordance with the Funds’ valuation policy. Verify portfolio pricing to third-party sources
Analyze and prepare expense allocations and budgets between multiple Fund entities
Review wire transfer requests related to deal fundings and expense payments
Assist with managing short- and long-term Fund liquidity
Coordinate closely with internal counterparts in Corporate, Operations, Marketing, Tax, Legal, and front office functions
Review junior team members’ deliverables
Execute on ad-hoc special projects from senior leaders
Qualifications & Experience
CPA preferred. 6+ years of Public/Private accounting experience preferred
Closed-end registered investment company experience preferred but not required
Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting expertise
A critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications.
Ability to work well in a team environment, escalate issues as necessary, and multi-task/prioritize competing demands
A proactive and organized self-starter with a positive attitude, powerful work ethic, strong attention to detail and advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
A change cultivator, with a strong technology background and a focus on automation
Proficient in Microsoft Excel required, experience with AI, Altyrex, Anaplan or Power BI a plus
OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES
Our 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:
The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
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.
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.
We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:
Outperform expectations
Challenge Convention
Champion Opportunity
Lead responsibly
Drive collaboration
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 BENEFITS
Apollo 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. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.
Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Pay Range
$140,000 – $205,000Apollo 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.