Product Management Associate

Athene; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global alternative asset manager in London seeks an Analyst/Associate to support product launches and collaborate with Sales. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience within asset management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Join a firm that invests in its people and values collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably within an alternative asset management firm.
• Solid understanding of the alternative asset management marketplace.
• Previous experience with regulated or open-ended/semi-liquid products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong capacity to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the launch of new products across EMEA.
• Work with global Sales team to drive capital raising efforts.
• Deliver timely responses to client inquiries.
• Prepare market updates and analyze competitive landscape.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders for initiative execution.

Skills

Communication Skills

Market Knowledge

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Personal Attributes

Job description

Location: London, United Kingdom • Employment type: Full time • Posted: 30+ Days Ago • Job requisition id R252525

Overview

Apollo is seeking an Analyst/Associate to join the expanding London-based Product Management team within the Client & Product Solutions group. This role will focus on regulated products while providing exposure to Apollo's diverse range of investment strategies and asset classes, including Private Equity, Credit and Real Assets.

As an Analyst/Associate, you will play a key role in coordinating new product launches, preparing marketing materials, and assisting with fund performance reporting. You will collaborate closely with the Sales team to service both existing and prospective investors, contribute to the growth of various product lines, manage active fundraise processes, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of product-related initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support New Product Launches: Assist with the launch of new products across EMEA, collaborating closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with Sales and Client Portfolio Management: Work with the global Sales team and other members of the Client & Product Solutions team to drive capital raising efforts from both existing and prospective investors.
• Client Management: Deliver timely and thorough responses to due diligence questionnaires and client inquiries, ensuring an exceptional client experience and effective support for post-investment activities.
• Market and Investor Intelligence: Prepare and facilitate board, portfolio performance and market updates, analysing the competitive landscape by asset class and region to inform product strategy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investment team, risk and compliance departments, operations, internal and external legal counsel, and marketing and distribution teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably within an alternative asset management firm, investment bank, private bank, or investment consulting firm.
• Market Knowledge: Solid understanding of the alternative asset management marketplace, including perpetual semi-liquid products and competitive dynamics.
• Product Knowledge: Previous experience with regulated or open-ended/semi-liquid products, demonstrating knowledge of their structures and reporting requirements.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and solutions in a clear and accessible manner.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task: Strong capacity to manage multiple deliverables, seamlessly transitioning between internal and external tasks as needed.
• Personal Attributes: Personable, organised, proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders across various locations and time zones.
• Work Environment: Thrives in a rigorous and fast-paced work environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.

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.

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. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only - candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the roe. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.