What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director/Assistant Controller, Core Credit position at Apollo Global Management, Inc.?
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. The Associate Director reports directly to fund controllers and will support the ongoing financial operations of a public asset-backed credit fund. This individual will be tasked with the quality execution of the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, driving improvements in processes and reporting, and engaging in problem-solving. We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional with the ability to be part of a versatile team and a strong desire to learn and develop in their career. Primary Responsibilities include working on various areas related to month-end close process, including completing a NAV package with all the relevant supporting documentation, calculating performance figures, and assisting with corporate. Areas of focus will include investment appraisals, debt, etc. Assist controllers with preparation of SEC (10Q/10K) and financial statements. Assist controllers with preparation of Board reporting. Work with deal team on various tasks as it relates to financial reporting objectives of the team. Attend meetings with various vendors and third-party providers of services including sub-administrators, custodians, and transfer agents. Identify and analyze daily cash activity for various fund entities and coordinate with administrator and the deal team for activities. Assist Controllers with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed. These projects may include the advancement of technological initiatives within the firm. Qualifications & Experience: CPA preferred, Public accounting experience preferred, College degree with a competitive GPA and demonstrated math or analytical ability, 6 years relevant (portfolio and partnership accounting) work experience, Previous Public/Private Fund/ CLOs/Credit Hedge Fund/Financial Services experience a plus, Previous experience evaluating process controls, procedures, and flows, Ability to take initiative and be accountable for designated tasks, Excellent communication skills including the ability to synthesize and see the big picture, Ability to juggle more than one project at a time and work in a fast-paced environment, Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience or Power BI a plus.
