Managing Director, Equity Product Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Director, Equity Product Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves leading client engagement efforts to drive assets under management growth for an extensive equity product suite. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience, a strong analytical background, and exceptional interpersonal skills. With a commitment to integrity and professionalism, you will engage with sophisticated institutional investors and contribute to strategic marketing initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance or investment management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a focus on client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communication and relationship-building to drive AUM growth.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure effective investor engagement and marketing.

Skills

Client Engagement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Managing Director, Equity Product Specialist, London

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Position Overview

Apollo is seeking an individual to join its expanding team of Institutional Product Specialists to drive AUM growth for its equity business.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead communication, engagement, and relationship-building efforts with clients to drive AUM growth for the equity product vertical.
2. Responsible for scaling key relationships to maximize fundraising outcomes across our equity product suite (PE, AAA, HVF, AIM, S3 Equity, etc.).
3. Increase client touchpoints and product ecosystem intimacy to enhance Apollo’s brand and strategy awareness.
4. Partner with sales and investment teams to serve as “PM surrogate” in front of investors, with accountability for AUM growth.
5. During fundraising periods, travel as needed to engage with investors and facilitate diligence and closing processes.
6. Coordinate with the Product Management team to ensure appropriate coverage for investor dialogues and identify cross-selling opportunities.
7. Participate in relevant fund ICs to inform product knowledge and shape pitches.
8. Contribute to marketing materials to reflect product perspectives, market intelligence, and client requirements.
9. Assist in developing content themes for annual meetings.
10. Maintain a track record of engaging with sophisticated institutional investors and positioning equity strategies effectively.
11. Participate in industry events and conferences to stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes in the EMEA market.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record
• Extensive client and/or investing experience
• Willingness to travel up to 80% for client engagement
• Understanding of alternatives as a product suite
• Driven, entrepreneurial, and self-starter mindset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Uncompromising integrity and professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager with approximately $696 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2024. We provide clients with excess returns across a spectrum of investment strategies, from investment-grade credit to private equity. Our integrated platform and innovative capital solutions have served clients and invested in businesses for over three decades. For more information, visit www.apollo.com.