2024 Summer Analyst- Operations

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.

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POSITION/TEAM OVERVIEW:

Operations Team Overview

The Operations team is a key enabler of the business – we provide investment operational support to various Funds, Separately Managed Accounts and Portfolio companies managed by Apollo, globally. Our responsibilities span Trading Operations, Middle Office, Pricing & Reference data, Reconciliation, Treasury Operations, Business Management & Strategy – with a critical focus on risk management & the generation of scale.

Position Overview

Apollo is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join the Operations team. This team collaborates with many different teams firmwide including senior leadership, Finance, Internal Audit and Compliance. As well as various external parties including Funds, Separately Management Accounts and Portfolio Companies managed by Apollo. As a Summer Intern with the Operations team, you will partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of activities and projects to provide end to end operational support for the team. The ideal candidate will possess high learning agility, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work efficiently with collaborators at all levels.

Examples of skills you will gain through this Internship:

• Product knowledge exposure to private and public assets
  • Bank Debt and respective facility types; term loans, revolvers, delayed draws, etc.
  • Commercial Real Estate loans
  • Public Funds
  • Corporate Bonds
  • Credit Default Swaps
  • Corporate Actions– Mandatory and Voluntary
  • Foreign Exchange (FX)
  • Equity/Options (listed and otc)
  • Financing Instruments (REPOs, Bond Forward etc.)
• Understanding of finance (P&L/NAV/etc.)
• Strong Communication Skills
• Opportunity to demonstrate strong work ethic, initiative and deep desire to learn and strengthen individual abilities
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) is required
• Experience with VPM, Everest, Thinkfolio, IMActions

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities will include:

At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead us to exceptional opportunities.  You’ll partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of projects across the team.

You’ll also

• Data maintenance and timeliness of activity processing with adherence and evidencing of controls
• An understanding on the synchronization and workflow of the different applications used with the Operations group on a day to day
• Partnering and collaborating with various internal teams at Apollo at numerous management levels
• Updating process documentation and able to evidence controls and calculations
• Responding to queries, building relationships, and working with external parties to resolve various issues
• Work to improve end to end operational support, including enhancement of processes & learning tools
• Responsible for ad-hoc requests

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.

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 SUMMER PROGRAM

Our 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into the small, dynamic teams that drive Apollo’s innovative investment strategies and access to an unparalleled, apprenticeship learning experience.  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.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000.  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.   

Apollo Global Management LLC 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Pursuing a BA or BS in a STEM or Business-related program (Class of 2025) with an excellent academic record and a demonstrated interest in finance/human capital through previous internships, jobs, and coursework
• A critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications
• A collaborative thinker who can also work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and organized self-starter with a positive attitude, powerful work ethic, strong attention to detail, and experience and comfort in Excel

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.  Learn more about working at Athene.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!  Learn more about how we support our Veterans.

Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000