Position OverviewApollo 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.Our Chief Accounting Office team sits within the firm’s broader Finance function and is focused on corporate accounting, reporting and analytics. The team spans globally and consists of verticals in Financial Reporting, Tax Finance, Valuations, Accounting Policy, Transactions and Shared Services.The Valuations Associate Director is part of the global team responsible for Credit portfolio valuation, as well as valuation-related exercises for Apollo’s public company reporting. This is a newly created position with an opportunity to be entrepreneurial in developing and shaping new processes to drive business growth. The position is expected to interface directly and closely with various functions at Apollo, including investment teams, finance, operations, and compliance/legal, and will have a risk management, analytical, and operational focus.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Facilitate construction and provide support for a robust daily valuation process focused on private assets in the Credit segment. The segment spans product types and strategies, and encompasses the majority of the $840B AUM at Apollo.</li><li>Develop and substantiate daily valuation methodologies for private assets, in conjunction with firmwide stakeholders.</li><li>Review and assess trading and market activity, including assessment versus existing valuations and methodologies. Actively interface with portfolio managers, traders, and deal teams to discuss market conditions, provide feedback, and guide on valuation best practices.</li><li>Valuation risk management and analytics of private credit portfolio</li><li>General valuation process governance, oversight, execution, and socialization with internal and external stakeholders, including investors.</li><li>Collaborate with investment teams to understand new investments and deal origination assumptions.</li><li>Ad hoc special projects and new initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>6-8 years of related work experience</li><li>Knowledge of capital markets, including investment management or trading functions, with a daily risk management and governance focus.</li><li>Demonstrated history of and interest in operational excellence, including ability to execute processes (e.g., reporting, exceptions identification) comprehensively and seamlessly</li><li>Comfort embracing complexity and being versatile day-to-day.</li><li>Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Illiquid valuations hands on experience and/or familiarity a plus (e.g., bank loans, mezzanine loans, and private equity)</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to independently challenge assumptions</li><li>Understanding of Alternative Investment strategies and products</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field</li><li>Strong functional background working with Excel. Familiarity with Capital IQ and Bloomberg a plus.</li></ul>OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur 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 expectationsChallenge ConventionChampion OpportunityLead responsiblyDrive collaborationAs 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 BENEFITSApollo 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. 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.Pay Range$140,000 – $205,000Apollo 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.

<h5>Apollo aims to be a leading provider of flexible and long-duration capital enabling the energy transition. </h5>Apollo’s Sustainable Investing Platform leverages our deep experience across asset classes to deploy capital in key sectors driving the energy transition and decarbonization. The scale and breadth of this opportunity is significant, and across asset classes, Apollo sees the opportunity to deploy, commit, or arrange more than $100 billion by 2030.Since 2022, Apollo-managed funds have deployed, committed or arranged over $59 billion¹ into energy transition, infrastructure and sustainability-related investments, supporting companies and projects across infrastructure, wind, solar, storage and renewable fuels, as well as a wide range of technologies to facilitate decarbonization. Apollo has also played an active role in helping finance the transformation of certain traditional energy companies.

Associate Director, Valuations - Credit

Position OverviewApollo 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.Our Chief Accounting Office team sits within the firm’s broader Finance function and is focused on corporate accounting, reporting and analytics. The team spans globally and consists of verticals in Financial Reporting, Tax Finance, Valuations, Accounting Policy, Transactions and Shared Services.The Valuations Associate Director is part of the global team responsible for Credit portfolio valuation, as well as valuation-related exercises for Apollo’s public company reporting. This is a newly created position with an opportunity to be entrepreneurial in developing and shaping new processes to drive business growth. The position is expected to interface directly and closely with various functions at Apollo, including investment teams, finance, operations, and compliance/legal, and will have a risk management, analytical, and operational focus.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Facilitate construction and provide support for a robust daily valuation process focused on private assets in the Credit segment. The segment spans product types and strategies, and encompasses the majority of the $840B AUM at Apollo.</li><li>Develop and substantiate daily valuation methodologies for private assets, in conjunction with firmwide stakeholders.</li><li>Review and assess trading and market activity, including assessment versus existing valuations and methodologies. Actively interface with portfolio managers, traders, and deal teams to discuss market conditions, provide feedback, and guide on valuation best practices.</li><li>Valuation risk management and analytics of private credit portfolio</li><li>General valuation process governance, oversight, execution, and socialization with internal and external stakeholders, including investors.</li><li>Collaborate with investment teams to understand new investments and deal origination assumptions.</li><li>Ad hoc special projects and new initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>6-8 years of related work experience</li><li>Knowledge of capital markets, including investment management or trading functions, with a daily risk management and governance focus.</li><li>Demonstrated history of and interest in operational excellence, including ability to execute processes (e.g., reporting, exceptions identification) comprehensively and seamlessly</li><li>Comfort embracing complexity and being versatile day-to-day.</li><li>Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Illiquid valuations hands on experience and/or familiarity a plus (e.g., bank loans, mezzanine loans, and private equity)</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to independently challenge assumptions</li><li>Understanding of Alternative Investment strategies and products</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field</li><li>Strong functional background working with Excel. Familiarity with Capital IQ and Bloomberg a plus.</li></ul>OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur 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 expectationsChallenge ConventionChampion OpportunityLead responsiblyDrive collaborationAs 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 BENEFITSApollo 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. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.&nbsp; 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.Pay Range$140,000 – $205,000Apollo 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.&nbsp;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.

Associate Director, Valuations - Credit

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