Associate Director, Strategic Finance – Principal Investing Segment

Apollo

$140K — $205K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in Investment Banking or Asset Management.
  • Strong analytical and financial reasoning skills, excelling in Excel-based modeling and data analytics; AI experience is a plus.
  • Passion for learning beyond forecasting, with a focus on market dynamics and overarching analyses.
  • Exceptional PowerPoint presentation skills to effectively communicate analyses to diverse audiences.
  • Outstanding communication skills, as this role involves regular engagement with senior management.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities, thriving in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and can independently manage projects.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain comprehensive financial models for Principal Investment Income (PII) and model new strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with various teams to source and analyze financial data for budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Conduct ad hoc projects and scenario analyses informed by market conditions and macroeconomic factors.
  • Support compensation decisions and structuring in partnership with Human Capital.
  • Lead initiatives in AI to modernize and enhance PII analytical processes.
  • Model and analyze strategic initiatives to support decision-making by Apollo's CFO and stakeholders.
  • Act as a key point of contact for strategic projects impacting fund profitability, tax analyses, and mergers & acquisitions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit programs designed to support employees and their families.
Full Job Description

Position Overview

The Strategic Finance team is seeking an Associate Director to join our team supporting coverage of the Principal Investing segment.Strategic Finance is responsible for the firm27s financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and other strategic financial analyses.The role provides an opportunity to get involved in all these aspects and offers a unique vantage point of Apollo27s entire eco-system.

Primary Responsibilities

Apollo Business Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Maintain detailed and flexible financial models of Principal Investment Income (22PII22) P&L, model new strategic initiatives

  • Liaise with Financial Reporting, Treasury, Human Capital, Business Management, and Investment teams to source and analyze data for the Firm27s budget, long-term plan, and monthly forecast process plan supporting Senior Management decision-making

  • Work through ad hoc projects and scenario analyses based on macroeconomic environment and market conditions (i.e., stress testing in partnership with our Risk function)

  • Support Human Capital in compensation decisions and structuring

  • Become an AI thought leader for the team to help us transform our PII analysis to make it more data driven, efficient, dynamic, and action-oriented

Financial Analytics / Strategic Initiatives and Transaction Support

  • Model and analyze often complex and strategic initiatives to support Apollo CFO and key stakeholders decisions (Business, Risk, Compensation, etc.)

  • Act as key point person on strategic projects (e.g., new fund profitability, tax analyses, fund acquisitions, M&A impacts, complex transactions, modelling their impact on the PII segment and implications to Apollo, etc.)

  • Enhance financial models to fully capture business drivers and understand key trends, risks, and opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally in Investment Banking or Asset Management, in core CFO or FP&A functions, Big-4 valuation or advisory services

  • Strong analytical thinking and financial reasoning capabilities with ability to think creatively. Excellent Excel-based modeling skills are required, experience with data analytics as well as AI would be a plus

  • Passion for constant learning and developing an understanding beyond the pure mechanics of forecasting, strong appetite to always understand the 22Bigger picture22 including market dynamics and to question outcomes

  • Exceptional (PowerPoint) presentation skills required - - ability to help 22pitch22 analysis to different audiences

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills as this is a highly visible role

  • Heightened attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly demanding, rapidly changing environment

  • Operates with high energy, a 22can do22 attitude, and can run with projects independently

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm27s 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.

Pay Range

$140,000 6 $205,000

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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