Posted:
8/21/2024, 1:21:12 PM
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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.
Our Chief Accounting Office team sits within the firm’s broader Finance function and is focused on corporate accounting, reporting and analytics. The team spans globally and consists of verticals in Financial Reporting, Tax Finance, Valuations, Accounting Policy, Transactions and Shared Services.
The Valuations Associate is part of the global team responsible for Credit portfolio valuation, as well as valuation-related exercises for Apollo’s public company reporting. This is a newly created position based on growth of the business and will have the opportunity to develop and shape new processes, with a risk management, analytics, and operational focus. The position is expected to interface directly and closely with various functions at Apollo including investment teams, finance, operations, and compliance/legal.
Primary Responsibilities
Facilitate the valuation process and coordinate valuation governance activities in the Credit segment – our largest segment, spanning product types and strategies, encompassing the majority of the $696B AUM
Review and assess trading and capital market activity for private credit across Apollo funds, investment vehicles, and strategies, including assessment versus existing valuations.
Valuation risk management and analytics of private credit portfolio
General valuation process governance, oversight, execution, and socialization with internal and external stakeholders, including investors.
Collaborate with investment teams to understand new investments and deal origination assumptions.
Create summary materials that will be presented to valuation committees for review and approval of significant changes/events, valuation and market trends, and key judgments.
Ownership of valuation policies, procedures, and best practices
Prepare documentation in support of compliance with SOX and external audit requirements.
Ad hoc special projects and new initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
3-5 years of related work experience
Knowledge of capital markets, including investment management or trading functions, with a risk management focus. Illiquid valuations hands on experience and/or familiarity a plus (e.g., - bank loans, mezzanine loans, and private equity)
Demonstrated history of and interest in operational excellence, including ability to execute processes comprehensively and seamlessly, including reporting.
Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to independently challenge assumptions
Understanding of Alternative Investment strategies and products
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field
Strong functional background working with Excel. Familiarity with Capital IQ and Bloomberg 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
$110,000 – $130,000The 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.
Website: https://apollo.com/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1990
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Credit ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Property Management ⋅ Real Estate