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 Chief Operating Officer (COO), Global Business Finance (GBF) Modernization Lead will play a critical leadership role in driving modernization and transformation across Apollo’s global finance organization. Reporting to the GBF COO and partnering closely with the Apollo Asset Management (AAM) CFO and senior leaders across Finance, this role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining the transformation strategy that enables Finance to operate more efficiently, effectively, and strategically in support of Apollo’s growth ambitions.
This position will oversee key transformation programs that span Global Business Finance operations, reporting, data management, systems integration, and automation—ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities, target operating model, and culture of continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Transformation Leadership
Partner with the AAM CFO, GBF COO and senior Finance leaders to define and execute a multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap, aligning process redesign, technology modernization, and data strategy with business priorities.
Lead the design and implementation of a new finance operating model, including process simplification, automation, and governance improvements.
Serve as the primary business lead for major cross-functional initiatives (e.g., ERP modernization, reporting automation, and finance analytics).
Drive the adoption of new tools, systems, and ways of working to enhance Finance’s scalability and agility.
Program Governance & Execution
Establish and lead change management projects and programs within Finance, responsible for governance, tracking, and performance reporting of all key initiatives.
Define success metrics and ensure transformation goals are achieved through disciplined project management, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
Partner with Engineering, HC and Operations to deliver coordinated enterprise-wide change programs impacting Finance.
Operational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement
Champion process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across all finance functions, including accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and reporting.
Identify and implement best practices in automation, workflow, and data utilization to improve accuracy, timeliness, and insight generation.
Embed a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making within the Finance function.
Team Leadership & Culture
Lead and mentor a team of high-performing professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-trust environment.
Promote professional development, training, and succession planning to ensure sustainable organizational capability.
Partner with HR and Finance leadership to strengthen culture, engagement, and communication throughout transformation.
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in finance transformation, consulting, or operations leadership within asset management, financial services, or a related industry.
Proven success in leading large-scale transformation programs, including finance process re-engineering, ERP or data modernization, and automation initiatives.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of core finance processes (close & consolidation, FP&A, reporting, and controls).
Demonstrated ability to manage change across complex, global organizations—balancing strategic vision with operational discipline.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and project management skills; familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Anaplan, or OneStream is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
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
$190,000 – $250,000Apollo 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.