Associate Director, New Business Strategy | London, UK

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director for New Business Strategy in London. This role involves overseeing the onboarding of new business opportunities and ensuring operational excellence across multiple functions. With a focus on financial services, the position demands a proactive self-starter with a robust understanding of fund structures and regulatory frameworks. Join a high-growth global alternative asset manager committed to innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will drive impactful results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a complex financial services firm.
• Strong commercial orientation and operational risk understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding of new business opportunities in EMEA.
• Manage Operations' role in M&A activities within the region.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Operational Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Associate Director, New Business Strategy

Apollo Global Management, Inc. London, United Kingdom
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Posted 2 months ago | Permanent | Competitive

Position Overview

Apollo is seeking a professional to join our Investment Operations team in London. The key responsibilities include onboarding new business opportunities in the EMEA region on a commercial and operational basis.

Apollo's business in complex private markets and fund structures, particularly distressed or privately originated debt, requires precise execution of key operational activities across multiple Enterprise Solutions functions and Investment professionals, as well as external counterparts, brokers, agents, custodians, administrators, and other service providers.

This role, in partnership with senior Investment Operations team members, will ensure responsibilities are understood and documented by all parties. It will also oversee the timely, accurate, and scalable execution of tasks to support the launch of funds, SMAs, complex transactions, or other new business items, with a focus on effective risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• New funds or other Apollo-sponsored vehicles: Ensure all Operations-owned pre-launch setup/connectivity items are completed effectively and on time, across the division. For new or new-for-EMEA strategies, ensure operational scale/risk challenges are well understood and documented by the business, Operations, and the broader Enterprise Solutions division.
• New SMAs: Collaborate with Operations and technology to establish new data feeds to clients and their service providers. Lead regular Operations-focused calls to ascertain specific operating model requirements, facilitating a successful and on-time launch.
• New instruments & complex transactions: Work across the business and Enterprise Solutions to document processes, service providers, and trading agreements for new instruments or structured assets, ensuring smooth closing and settlement.
• M&A: Manage Operations' role in M&A activities within the EMEA region, acting as the internal and external representative, ensuring successful integration of funds, SMAs, and other entities into the Apollo ecosystem.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in a complex financial services firm
• Strong commercial orientation with the ability to articulate operational concerns related to scale and risk
• Deep understanding of private and public fund structures used by alternative managers
• Robust knowledge of the European regulatory framework
• Experience with ISDAs, Clearing Agreements, and other trading agreements
• Proactive self-starter with project management and technical skills
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to industry and firm evolution
• Responsive, collaborative, and proactive in stakeholder engagement

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager, offering investment strategies across the risk spectrum from investment grade to private equity. Our integrated platform has served clients for over three decades, providing innovative capital solutions and investment expertise.

Through Athene, our retirement services business, we help clients achieve financial security with a range of savings products. We are committed to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and long-term development of our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or other protected characteristics. Roles are subject to background checks, references, and regulatory approvals.