2026 Summer Associate, Product Management

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

$150K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing an MBA or JD/MBA (Class of 2027) with strong academic records.
  • Minimum of two years related work experience, preferably in investment banking or alternative asset management.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate financial concepts effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Excel and experienced with financial data analysis.
  • Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client-facing materials, including presentations and reports.
  • Collaborate with various teams to deepen understanding of alternative asset classes and investor needs.
  • Design, develop, and launch new investment products.
  • Communicate complex investment knowledge to sales and marketing teams.
  • Assist in strategic projects, creating materials to support decision-making.
  • Analyze data sets for tailored investor responses and regular reporting.
  • Mentor junior talent and handle sensitive information discreetly.

Benefits

  • Access to unparalleled learning opportunities and mentorship.
  • Full immersion in small, dynamic teams driving investment strategies.
  • Potential for full-time roles in major cities post-internship.
  • Collaboration with senior executives on strategic business initiatives.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Client & Product Solutions (CPS) team leads the marketing & fundraising efforts for the firm's equity, credit and real assets offerings. Within CPS, the product management team is chiefly responsible for developing and managing investment products and other strategic projects across the firm. This includes driving fundraising strategy and strategic business initiatives serving as a client facing asset class specialists, drafting investor communications and thought leadership, responding to and managing investor requests and launching new products/initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead us to exceptional opportunities. Successful product associates combine people skills, project management, and client-facing capabilities with strong technical knowledge of markets and investments. You'll partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of projects across departments and asset classes.

As a Product Management Summer Associate, you will be expected to:
  • Own client facing collateral, including fund- and investor-specific presentations, white papers, annual meeting decks, quarterly reports, and conference presentations.
  • Work closely with investment professionals, sales, finance, compliance, and legal teams to deepen understanding of alternative asset classes, fund structures, and investor objectives.
  • Involved in the design, development, launch and subsequent fundraising processes of new investment products
  • Develop and communicate in-depth investment knowledge to sales professionals and other members of the marketing team to support the growth of existing and new products.
  • Assist senior executives with strategic business projects and firmwide initiatives, preparing high-quality materials that distill complex data and insights into clear narratives to support decision-making, investor communications, and long-term product strategy
  • Analyze large data sets to create new content, prepare tailored investor responses, and support regular reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly).
  • Create responses for investor requests, including DDQs, data templates, fund and firm investment updates, and other inquiries.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape for current and potential fund offerings to inform strategy and positioning.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model to junior talent
  • Discreetly handle sensitive and confidential information as part of daily responsibilities.


Our Summer Program

Apollo's 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into small, dynamic teams that drive the firm's innovative investment strategies, with access to unparalleled learning opportunities and mentorship. Interns in CPS will be based in New York City, with potential full-time roles offered in New York City, El Segundo, or Miami.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Pursuing an MBA or JD/MBA (Class of 2027) with excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in finance through coursework, internships, and/or prior roles.
  • At least two years of prior related work experience; experience in investment banking, alternative asset management, or investor relations preferred.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial concepts into clear, compelling written and verbal communications.
  • Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal abilities; able to express ideas effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and follow-through skills; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
  • A collaborative thinker who can also work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
  • Recognized as a strong culture carrier, demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and professionalism while building positive relationships across all levels of the firm and with external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial data.
  • Demonstrated commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous self-development.


Pay Range
$150,000-$160,000
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.

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