Position OverviewThe Corporate Credit Underwriting Associate will work as part of the direct lending team on all stages of the investment process and will focus on a variety of different industries. Responsibilities for the Associate will include modeling, quantitative financial analysis, industry research and understanding/monitoring portfolios for investments. The successful candidate will be a core member of the investment team and will have the opportunity to play an active and integral role in the investment process analyzing credits across multiple industries.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide analytical and project support for all investment related activities; construct financial models, sensitivity analyses, comparable analyses and other discrete financial analyses as well as industry research across multiple industries
- Conduct exploratory research and perform analytics on potential investment opportunities alongside members of the team
- Play an active role on the deal team in analyzing and synthesizing new investment opportunities, along with providing assistance during legal documentation
- Develop, present and discuss investment committee memoranda and materials with senior team members
- Develop meaningful relationships with management teams as part of the investment process
- Assist the team with additional ad hoc projects, including but not limited to portfolio monitoring, reporting, investor requests and presentations
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's degree required with a degree in finance, accounting, economics preferred; Coursework in finance and accounting preferred with strong grasp on the fundamentals of financial markets
- At least 2 years of experience in credit investing, investment banking (Leveraged Finance backgrounds strongly preferred) or a combination of both
- Proven track record of academic and professional success and achievement
- Strong interest in credit investing and specifically in the private credit and direct lending industries
- Previous experience with/knowledge of credit agreements and/or bond indentures is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must; Strong written and verbal communication skills also required
- Nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Candidate must have the desire and ability to take initiative on tasks and responsibilities
- Collaborative and able to effectively communicate within lean investment teams as well as able to work independently
- Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Our BenefitsApollo 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.
Pay Range$175,000 - $200,000
