Position Overview
The Apollo Origination COO team is seeking an Analyst to work directly with the Head of the Europe Sponsor Origination and the broader Europe Sponsor Origination team to execute on Apollo’s Origination priorities. As a member of the Origination COO team, the Analyst will focus on driving initiatives within the European Sponsor Origination group and ensuring the team’s collective success. The Analyst will have the opportunity to join Apollo’s growing Origination business, a key focus of the firm, to drive the day-to-day operations and management of the business alongside the Head of European Sponsor Origination, members of the European Sponsor Origination team, other COOs, and senior leadership across the firm.
Primary Responsibilities
Directly support the Head of Europe Sponsor Origination to ensure efficient and effective operation across the team and coordination with the broader firm and senior leadership
Help the team identify potential challenges, proactively problem-solve, and establish and track KPIs
Partner with members of the Origination team to facilitate prioritization of client coverage and manage deal pipeline
Work closely with the Head of Europe Sponsor Origination and other Origination members to provide regular business updates to senior leadership and ensure follow-through on key initiatives
Build relationships with Apollo and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and partnership on various projects, processes, and investment opportunities
Qualifications & Experience
2+ years of experience in leverage finance, capital markets, or investment banking
Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills to implement and improve processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Robust interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prioritize time-sensitive deliverables and workstreams
High level of maturity to process sensitive information with discretion, maintain professionalism under pressure, and make sounds decisions in different types of situations
Appreciation for working in a rigorous and fast-paced environment with a team-oriented mindset
Undergraduate degree with a record of academic achievement
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.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the roe. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.