POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Associate in Apollo’s APAC Credit team, the candidate will assist with the preparation of business presentations, materials for investment committees, portfolio reviews, and client pitchbooks. He/ she will be responsible for maintaining APAC Credit and High Grade Alpha pipeline files and generate reports and presentations, as well as support the origination and structuring of new transactions to continue growing the platform. The candidate will be responsible for generating and updating credit memos on new investments as well as on positions currently held on Apollo’s books. Ideal candidates will have one or two years of relevant experience working in finance on the buy side or sell side and possess strong quantitative and leadership skills, as well as ability to work in a pressured environment and communicate effectively with others.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of business presentations, materials for investment committees, and client pitchbooks
- Maintain pipeline files and generate reports and presentations (APAC Credit and High Grade Alpha)
- Preparation of materials for credit monitoring of public and private investments held on Apollo’s books
- Working with the APAC Credit team on execution / structuring of new private credit transactions (High Grade Alpha, sponsors, ABS, senior unsecured, etc)
- Coordinating with sector analysts in New York, London and APAC
- Assist with the origination of new APAC private transactions by preparing materials and presentations
- Assist with the monitoring of Apollo’s investments
- Managing and publishing portfolio summaries
- Assist with operational issues related to closing of private transactions
- Perform other duties as required by position
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: (Academic, Professional, Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree required
- One or two years of sell side/buy side experience with strong analytical skills of financial statements
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a pressured environment and communicate effectively with others
- Effective written and oral English communications skills
- Strong knowledge and understanding of financial statements
- Experience underwriting transactions in two or three different economic sectors and/or regions
- Financial Modelling skills required
- Ability to work in a pressured environment and communicate effectively with others
