Position OverviewApollo is seeking a Principal to join its Industry Research group focused on the Retail and/or Automotive vertical(s). The candidate will work as part of the Corporate Credit team on all stages of the investment process and will focus on new and existing investments up and down the capital structure in the Automotive industry. The investment professional will work on credit opportunities spanning performing loans/bonds to special situation credit opportunities including private credit. The Principal will contribute to various activities including initial diligence and investment committee process to monitoring and reporting to support PMs across the Apollo Credit platform.
Primary Responsibilites:- Partner with Sector Head to support for all investment related activities including new issues, secondary and portfolio monitoring
- Serve as a point person on the team to conduct exploratory research and perform analytics on potential investment opportunities
- Daily responsibilities include modeling, quantitative financial analysis, financial and business due diligence, and quarterly reporting
- Work with the industrials team to develop investment committee memoranda, materials for senior team members, and ad hoc projects including but not limited to portfolio monitoring, reporting and investor requests
Qualifications & Experience- 10+ years of investment banking, advisory (i.e. Leveraged Finance, Financial Sponsors, Restructuring) or buy-side credit investing experience
- Strong interest in credit investing
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (top tier Excel and Power Point skills are a must)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A high degree of maturity, a strong work ethic, and an eager to learn attitude
- Nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Specific experience and interest in the Automotive and/or Retail industry is preferred, but not required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
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$300,000
