Associate - IG Credit (Financials)

Job description

Position Overview The European Investment Grade is seeking an Associate in London focusing on Financials in particular the insurance sector. The Associate will work on all stages of the investment underwriting and portfolio management process on a variety of opportunities spanning the investment grade funds strategy. The successful candidate will support the Principal on the existing coverage of corporates across liquid and illiquid mandates. The Associate will also be part of deal teams supporting the origination and underwrite of complex private transaction origination. The Associate will be primarily responsible for modelling, quantitative financial analysis, industry research, and ongoing investment monitoring, serving as a key driver of the investment process in partnership with the broader deal team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an active and integral role in the investment process, analyzing credit across multiple industries and sectors across the full spectrum of the Apollo Credit ecosystem. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years of relevant work experience in a buy-side or sell-side financial markets role, with a preference for experience in M&A or equity research Ideal candidate will have multi-year exposure to the insurance sector (incl. complex modelling/projections) Master’s degree with an exceptional record of academic achievement; ideally with undergraduate degree in an actuarial science Excellent attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills Robust interpersonal skills to support communication with external counterparties and management of internal stakeholders, both within Credit ecosystem and across broader investment platform Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment; adept at managing competing priorities across multiple projects, transactions, and workstreams 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. 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. 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.