We are seeking an individual to work as an Associate within the Asia FIG team focused on Retirement Solutions & Structuring. This team supports the growth of our Retirement Services business across both Apollo and Athene through the analysis and development of targeted solutions for insurance companies spanning reinsurance, asset management, and M&A. The successful candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, a solid understanding of Asia insurance liabilities, accounting frameworks, and capital regimes, familiarity with asset portfolio optimization approaches, and be able to synthesize complex analysis into digestible presentations for key stakeholders and clients.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support all phases of transaction process from initial screening and ideation to bidding, contract negotiation, closing and ongoing management.
- Create pricing models for proposed transactions with support from Athene’s global pricing resources.
- Analyze due diligence materials including Actuarial appraisals, information memorandums, policy forms, insurance cash flows; reconcile modeled reserves and assets backing reserves and bridge between appraisals and company financial statements.
- Contribute to the development of key inputs and assumptions within pricing models and broader transaction diligence; support ongoing process improvement to enhance quality and efficiency of analysis.
- Lead the preparation of internal transaction documents, manage projects with oversight, and collaborate with other business units across Athene and Apollo.
- Create materials for clients to drive new business opportunities and enhance engagement.
- Research and be able to summarize and explain actuarial and accounting concepts; stay abreast of capital market and insurance industry activities and trends.
- Support the ongoing monitoring and management of Apollo’s strategic insurance investments in the region.
Qualitfications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry or an investment banking background with significant experience in the financial services / insurance sector
- Ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with asset-intensive insurance pricing and/or accounting/financial reporting/capital modeling, with a strong understanding of international Solvency frameworks (e.g., HKRBC, SGRBC2, ICS)
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel; programming experience in Python (preference), R, VBA, or similar
- Preferred designations are FSA or FIA; in absence of an actuarial designation, consideration is given to candidates that have a CFA or similar designation
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with willingness to learn independently and develop expertise in new topics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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.
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 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.
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, gender/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 role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.
