2027 Analyst, FIG NY
Apollo Global Management
Position Overview
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.
FIG & Strategy NY Team Overview
The Apollo FIG team invests in high priority strategic transactions across the financial services sector. The group is responsible for some of Apollo’s largest and most successful investments to date, including in Athene, Athora, Atlas SP, MidCap, Venerable, and Wheels. The team uniquely has access to every pool of capital at Apollo, including the Apollo/Athene balance sheet as well as Apollo funds across our private equity, hybrid value, and credit strategies. This flexible mandate and funding structure allows the team to invest at scale across the capital structure wherever the risk adjusted returns are most attractive.
As a private equity analyst on the Apollo FIG team, you will primarily be focused on (i) Origination Platforms: acquiring, growing, and overseeing our portfolio of specialty finance platforms, as well as (ii) Insurance: creative transactions to grow Athene and our other insurance platforms both organically and through M&A/reinsurance. You will be working in small and nimble deal teams, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, cross-platform collaboration, and professional growth.
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. You’ll partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of projects across the team. You will be responsible for helping acquire and grow strategically critical FIG businesses for Apollo, which drive an outsized share of our firm’s growth. Key responsibilities include:
Investment Analysis & Due Diligence:
Conduct in-depth financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analyses across the capital structure
Assist in due diligence efforts, including market research, operational analysis, and risk assessment
Support the development of investment theses and deal structuring
Industry & Market Research:
Analyze trends within the FIG sector, including regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors
Monitor and evaluate potential investment opportunities and industry players
Deal Execution & Portfolio Management:
Participate in all stages of the transaction process from sourcing to close
Assist in the preparation of IC memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Work with portfolio companies on strategic initiatives (incl. add-on acquisitions), financial performance tracking, and operational improvements
Coordinate with legal, tax, and other advisors on transaction execution
Our Purpose and Core Values
Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:
The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
The leading provider of capital solutions to companies, with a unique ability to partner at scale and deliver thoughtful, dedicated guidance.
A contributor to global challenges—such as energy transition, technological innovation, and social impact—using investment as a force for good.
As” One Apollo” We:
Outperform expectations
Challenge convention
Champion opportunity
Lead responsibly
Drive collaboration
We believe great work and having fun go hand-in-hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
Qualifications & Experience
Pursuing a BA or BS (Class of 2027) degree from undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in finance through previous internships, jobs, and coursework
The individual should have experience in financial services and/or FIG-specific experience
Basic understanding of modeling; including a familiarity with accounting
Strong analytical and technical aptitude
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively alongside senior members of the business and across the firm
A critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications
A collaborative thinker who can also work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive and organized self-starter with a positive attitude, powerful work ethic, strong attention to detail, and experience and comfort in Excel and PowerPoint
Pay Range
110,000Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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.