Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Investment Grade (IG) Credit Research to lead our global team of onshore and offshore analysts. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a rigorous and disciplined credit underwriting process, ensuring high-quality credit assessments, and formulating sector strategies to support the firm’s investment objectives.

In addition to leading the IG Credit Research function, this individual will play a key role in representing IG Credit across the firm, engaging with Private Equity, Private Credit (including Origination), and other investment teams to provide strategic credit insights and foster cross-platform collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise credit markets, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of driving analytical excellence. This role requires strategic thinking, clear communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across investment teams and senior stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Lead and mentor a team of onshore and offshore credit analysts, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Develop and enforce best practices for credit research, analysis, and underwriting.
• Drive innovation in research methodologies and ensure the team remains at the forefront of market developments.

Credit Research & Underwriting Process

• Oversee the execution of a rigorous and disciplined credit underwriting process.
• Ensure consistency, thoroughness, and accuracy in fundamental credit analysis and risk assessments.
• Establish and refine credit rating frameworks and methodologies to support investment decision-making.

Sector Strategy & Market Insights

• Develop and articulate sector-specific strategies to support investment decision-making across public and private markets.
• Monitor market trends, economic developments, and credit fundamentals to assess risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations to portfolio managers and origination teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including rating agencies, issuers, and industry experts, to gather insights and enhance research perspectives.

Cross-Team Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as the key IG Credit representative collaborating across the platform to provide strategic credit insights on investment graded issuers.
• Support Origination efforts by assessing credit risk and market trends that impact private credit opportunities.
• Work closely with investment teams to provide synergistic credit perspectives that enhance underwriting across asset classes.
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate IG Credit insights into firmwide investment strategies.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Effectively communicate credit views, sector outlooks, and investment recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present research reports, white papers, and investment memos to public and private market teams.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, investor meetings, and internal cross-platform discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in credit research, with a proven leadership track record.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, fundamental analysis, and fixed-income markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and drive analytical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex credit insights into clear recommendations for public and private investment teams.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic factors affecting credit markets and their implications across asset classes.
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred; CFA designation is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to formulate sector views that bridge public and private credit markets.
• High attention to detail and commitment to research rigor.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and talent development skills.
• Ability to collaborate across investment teams and contribute to firmwide strategic initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills to engage with senior leadership, investment teams, and external stakeholders.

About Apollo

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.

Our Purpose & 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. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) 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

$500,000

Apollo 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.