We are seeking a Director, Chief of Staff to join the Asia Executive Office. In this role the Director will be working with the Head of Asia Pacific on day-to-day business management, coordinating initiatives across the Firm, and managing a cadence of operating rhythms and routines for the business; all while ensuring diligent tracking of key decisions and actions emerging from these routines.
As a representative of Head of Asia Pacific, the Director must have exceptional EQ as they will interact with a variety of constituents, manage an array of priorities on a day-to-day basis and must be able to respond quickly and accurately on time-sensitive deliverables. The Director will require knowledge of all business areas, exceptional relationship management, communication and influencing skills at all levels, and a strong focus on execution. The role includes involvement in the strategic priorities for the firm and the region and is expected to be a transformational learning opportunity for a high-potential candidate.
The ideal candidate is skilled at connecting the dots, is highly organized and detail oriented, and operates with the highest degree of integrity and judgment. The position requires flexibility and a high ability to meet, manage and exceed strict deadlines and deliver under pressure.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a versatile and trusted “right-hand” project manager and advisor the Head of Asia Pacific, and work closely with the Head of Strategy and the Asia Pacific Business leaders.
- Support Head of Asia Pacific and Asia Business Leaders in all aspects of organic growth, including awareness of market trends and competitor activities, conceiving and developing new business ideas, driving buy-in and budget support discussions with senior management as well as executing the business strategy.
- Directly support the Head of Asia Pacific on deliverables, materials and talking points for a variety of forums including leadership meetings, town halls, external presentations and conferences, leadership offsites and press opportunities.
- Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly machine. Drive strategic business review meetings and KPI discussions. Anticipate issues, manage agendas, and track follow ups.
- Ensure mechanisms are in place to follow-through on key decisions and actions emerging from management meetings and discussions.
- Partner with the Office of the Co-Presidents and Asia Business Leaders on Asia Executive priorities, including tracking and measuring progress. Facilitate decision-making and activate and align execution against critical priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm to help drive Asia’s agenda and ensure the right flow of internal discussions / communications.
- Assist with ad hoc projects to support Human Capital, Strategy and Corporate Communications.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at an investment bank, consulting firm, asset manager, or in a corporate strategy role, ideally with a focus on related business lines of credit, private equity/opportunistic, or asset management.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to present ideas succinctly and effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines with a client service-oriented mentality.
- Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities, demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude toward given tasks.
- Growth mindset, interested in learning about new partnership opportunities and cutting-edge industries, and topics or discipline.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive information and confidential situations.
- Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must.
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.
