Position OverviewApollo is seeking an exceptional, organized and detail-oriented candidate to join its Internal Audit team.  Reporting to the Internal Audit Business Director, this person will join a collaborative and highly dynamic team and will assist in the planning and execution of audits across the firm.  This will entail researching business units and services they engage in and identifying relative risks; executing fieldwork, including business unit interviews; documentation and testing of processes and controls; and assisting in the drafting and vetting of findings, issues and related action plans.The successful candidate will possess outstanding intellect, analytical abilities, and self-confidence. S/he must be a proactive self-starter and an excellent team player with the proven ability to anticipate and provide solutions to complex problems. In addition, the successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity, possess excellent communication skills (oral and written), be capable of presenting in a clear and compelling manner to management and take accountability for his or her personal growth and professional development. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of internal audit and audit principals to successfully interpret and analyze complex concepts and a strong understanding of risks and controls is particularly important for success in this role.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Directly assist in the maintenance of a dynamic audit universe, providing updates to the risk assessment by identifying new activities and significant changes to businesses</li><li>Conduct formal assurance audit and advisory review engagements identified by Internal Audit management across the full spectrum of the audit cycle of planning, fieldwork and reporting.  This includes:<ul><li>Identification and evaluation of key processes, risks and controls</li><li>Preparation of audit programs, standardized workpapers and other procedures to walkthrough, evaluate and test controls</li><li>Preparation and communication of findings as well as action plans to remediate any control deficiencies</li><li>Preparation of key audit documents (e.g., audit announcement memos, planning documents, audit reports) for management review</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Establish and continually build relationships with business line and control functions at all levels</li><li>Monitor and report on the disposition and status of findings and conduct validation procedures to substantiate remediation as necessary</li><li>Collaborate with others in Internal Audit and across the firm on risk and control related initiatives</li><li>Keep abreast of industry and product specific developments and raise any risk and control related topics of interest to Internal Audit Management</li><li>Promote the Department’s value proposition</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Three to five years of relevant experience in internal audit (or similar/related function) within the asset management industry, or in external audit covering the financial services industry</li><li>Must understand internal auditing theory and techniques, including types of controls and testing procedures, as well as related workpaper standards</li><li>Strong organizational and documentation skills (ability to write succinct and cohesive process narratives, control descriptions, issues statements, findings and action plans)</li><li>Strong oral communication skills and confidence</li><li>Self-starter and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment</li><li>Ability to take direction and execute successfully with minimal supervision</li></ul>In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have:<ul><li>CIA, CFSA or CPA (equivalent) certifications is a plus, but not required</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of credit trading, capital markets,  product distribution, broker-dealer business, and/or alternative investment management businesses is a plus, but not required</li><li>Proactive in completing projects, risk assessments, and finding validation procedures</li><li>Able to adapt and learn quickly within the constant evolution of the company and industry</li><li>Responsive to the team and client’s needs</li><li>Collaborative and energized by the open exchange of ideas</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul>About ApolloApollo 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.

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. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.
Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or product of Apollo or any Apollo-managed fund.

Associate, Internal Audit

Position OverviewApollo is seeking an exceptional, organized and detail-oriented candidate to join its Internal Audit team.&nbsp; Reporting to the Internal Audit Business Director, this person will join a collaborative and highly dynamic team and will assist in the planning and execution of audits across the firm.&nbsp; This will entail researching business units and services they engage in and identifying relative risks; executing fieldwork, including business unit interviews; documentation and testing of processes and controls; and assisting in the drafting and vetting of findings, issues and related action plans.The successful candidate will possess outstanding intellect, analytical abilities, and self-confidence. S/he must be a proactive self-starter and an excellent team player with the proven ability to anticipate and provide solutions to complex problems. In addition, the successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity, possess excellent communication skills (oral and written), be capable of presenting in a clear and compelling manner to management and take accountability for his or her personal growth and professional development. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of internal audit and audit principals to successfully interpret and analyze complex concepts and a strong understanding of risks and controls is particularly important for success in this role.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Directly assist in the maintenance of a dynamic audit universe, providing updates to the risk assessment by identifying new activities and significant changes to businesses</li><li>Conduct formal assurance audit and advisory review engagements identified by Internal Audit management across the full spectrum of the audit cycle of planning, fieldwork and reporting.&nbsp; This includes:<ul><li>Identification and evaluation of key processes, risks and controls</li><li>Preparation of audit programs, standardized workpapers and other procedures to walkthrough, evaluate and test controls</li><li>Preparation and communication of findings as well as action plans to remediate any control deficiencies</li><li>Preparation of key audit documents (e.g., audit announcement memos, planning documents, audit reports) for management review</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Establish and continually build relationships with business line and control functions at all levels</li><li>Monitor and report on the disposition and status of findings and conduct validation procedures to substantiate remediation as necessary</li><li>Collaborate with others in Internal Audit and across the firm on risk and control related initiatives</li><li>Keep abreast of industry and product specific developments and raise any risk and control related topics of interest to Internal Audit Management</li><li>Promote the Department’s value proposition</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Three to five years of relevant experience in internal audit (or similar/related function) within the asset management industry, or in external audit covering the financial services industry</li><li>Must understand internal auditing theory and techniques, including types of controls and testing procedures, as well as related workpaper standards</li><li>Strong organizational and documentation skills (ability to write succinct and cohesive process narratives, control descriptions, issues statements, findings and action plans)</li><li>Strong oral communication skills and confidence</li><li>Self-starter and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment</li><li>Ability to take direction and execute successfully with minimal supervision</li></ul>In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have:<ul><li>CIA, CFSA or CPA (equivalent) certifications is a plus, but not required</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of credit trading, capital markets,&nbsp; product distribution, broker-dealer business, and/or alternative investment management businesses is a plus, but not required</li><li>Proactive in completing projects, risk assessments, and finding validation procedures</li><li>Able to adapt and learn quickly within the constant evolution of the company and industry</li><li>Responsive to the team and client’s needs</li><li>Collaborative and energized by the open exchange of ideas</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul>About ApolloApollo 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.

Associate, Internal Audit

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