Associate, Apollo Capital Solutions – DCM

Job description

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. 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. The Role Apollo Capital Solutions (“ACS”) partners with investment teams and clients across the Apollo platform on origination, capital markets, and syndication activity. The centralized team is designed to support seamless and effective execution on behalf of our clients and counterparties, whether corporate issuers, sponsors, investors, or large financial institutions, including banks and insurers. Within ACS, the team is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the DCM team, focused on covering the Apollo Equity funds (Private Equity, Hybrid Value Fund and Climate). In this role, the Associate will take on ownership of debt financing execution, pipeline and process management, and interfacing directly with deal teams, financing counterparties, and key internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings meaningful deal experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a desire to help build and scale a best-in-class capital markets platform. Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage transaction pipelines end-to-end, providing regular reporting and updates to senior leadership and external counterparties Own the preparation and review of underwriting memos, credit briefings, and approval documentation across a broad range of transactions Drive the screening and underwriting process for leveraged finance and private credit transactions, including LBOs, leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and asset-backed financings Prepare and oversee portfolio performance reporting for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Conduct advanced capital markets analysis and maintain and enhance databases across leveraged loan, high yield, LBO, and private credit markets Manage and deepen bank relationship coverage, acting as a primary point of contact for select counterparties Lead or contribute to ad hoc strategic projects and initiatives across the ACS platform Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field required 3–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, specifically within capital markets, leveraged finance, or sponsors coverage, or other capital markets roles FINRA licenses (Series 7, 63, and 79) preferred Strong command of financial markets and credit fundamentals, with demonstrated experience across the full deal lifecycle Hands-on underwriting experience in leveraged financing transactions, with working knowledge across the capital structure (including securitizations and asset-backed financing) Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with excellent attention to detail and organizational discipline Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex information into clear, concise materials for senior stakeholders Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interface across business lines, seniority levels, and external counterparties Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg Our Purpose & 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. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses. A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference. We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who: Outperform expectations Challenge Convention Champion Opportunity Lead responsibly Drive collaboration As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together. Our Benefits Apollo 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. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits. Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law. If they have 3 - 5 years of experience in finance, not sure we have to have the degree be finance related. Pay Range $175,000 - $200,000 Apollo 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. T he 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.