APPS COO Analyst / Associate

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is looking for an Associate to join Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS) in New York. In this role, you will support the leadership team in operational improvements and business management, driving strategic decision-making and utilizing data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience in consulting or finance. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, along with an analytical mindset, are essential. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $175,000.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or finance.
• Proactive self-starter with strong initiative.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support APPS leadership with business planning and budgeting.
• Develop internal strategic initiatives to improve operations.
• Prepare analyses, models, and dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel for financial modeling

PowerPoint for presentations

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS) serves as Apollo’s center of excellence for driving operational strategy, functional excellence, and cross‑platform collaboration across the firm’s private equity franchise. The team partners with investment leadership and functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline internal processes, and ensure consistent execution against Apollo’s firm‑wide priorities. The Associate supports APPS and Private Equity leadership on business management, operational initiatives, and internal engagement, gaining exposure to senior Apollo stakeholders across private equity, finance, human capital, legal, technology, and other corporate functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support APPS leadership in day‑to‑day management of the group, including business planning, budgeting, tracking, and reporting, leveraging data‑driven reporting and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist in the development and execution of internal strategic initiatives focused on operational improvement, efficiency, and alignment across functions through detailed quantitative assessments, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
• Prepare quantitative analyses, models, and dashboards to support decision‑making across APPS initiatives (e.g., performance dashboards, sensitivity analyses, and KPI reporting tools).
• Develop and maintain tools in Excel and PowerPoint to track performance metrics, engagement activity, and resource utilization, utilizing pivot tables, lookups, and scenario modeling techniques.
• Coordinate communication and engagement between APPS and other Apollo teams, ensuring alignment across stakeholders in private equity, finance, human capital, legal, compliance, and technology.
• Support the preparation of materials and presentations for senior leadership, internal meetings, and firm‑wide updates.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of team processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement using data‑driven insights.
• Partner with Human Capital and APPS leadership to support organizational design, hiring, and people initiatives within the team.
• Assist in managing consultant and vendor relationships, including tracking engagements, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and professional written communication across APPS deliverables, including reports, presentations, and leadership updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a record of academic achievement.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in top‑tier consulting firms, corporate strategy, investment banking, or financial services.
• Proactive self‑starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives workstreams independently.
• Quick learner with strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously improve.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, data visualization, automation) strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive summaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying ideas to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player who can build relationships across teams and seniority levels.
• Genuine interest in private equity and the broader asset management industry.

Pay Range

110,000–175,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity. The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.