Associate, Corporate Credit Underwriting
Apollo Global Management
- Location
- New York, New York
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
About this role
Position
Overview At Apollo, we are building something rare: a firm where extraordinary people can do the best work of their careers and build whole careers here. We play to win, we operate with no walls, and we are uncompromising about what we expect from one another. This is a place where the best idea wins, every voice is expected to be heard, and we can count on each other in the moments that matter. That is what it means to be One Apollo . Learn more about Apollo’s core culture principles here !
The Role
The Corporate Credit Underwriting Associate will work as part of the direct lending team on all stages of the investment process and will focus on a variety of different industries. Responsibilities for the Associate will include modeling, quantitative financial analysis, industry research and understanding/monitoring portfolios for investments. The successful candidate will be a core member of the investment team and will have the opportunity to play an active and integral role in the investment process analyzing credits across multiple industries.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide analytical and project support for all investment related activities; construct financial models, sensitivity analyses, comparable analyses and other discrete financial analyses as well as industry research across multiple industries Conduct exploratory research and perform analytics on potential investment opportunities alongside members of the team Play an active role on the deal team in analyzing and synthesizing new investment opportunities, along with providing assistance during legal documentation Develop, present and discuss investment committee memoranda and materials with senior team members Develop meaningful relationships with management teams as part of the investment process Assist the team with additional ad hoc projects, including but not limited to portfolio monitoring, reporting, investor requests and presentations Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required with a degree in finance, accounting, economics preferred; Coursework in finance and accounting preferred with strong grasp on the fundamentals of financial markets At least 2 years of experience in credit investing, investment banking (Leveraged Finance backgrounds strongly preferred) or a combination of both Proven track record of academic and professional success and achievement Strong interest in credit investing and specifically in the private credit and direct lending industries Previous experience with/knowledge of credit agreements and/or bond indentures is preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must; Strong written and verbal communication skills also required Nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Candidate must have the desire and ability to take initiative on tasks and responsibilities Collaborative and able to effectively communicate within lean investment teams as well as able to work independently Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 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 credit to private 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