Director, Investment Accounting

Athene; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit coverage

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

Athene is searching for a Director of Investment Accounting to lead investment-related analytics. The role involves forecasting net investment income, analyzing a diverse portfolio, and collaborating with senior finance leadership.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in investment banking or asset management and possess advanced analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 to $250,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in investment banking or asset management.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to connect outcomes to economic drivers.
• Proactive self-starter with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and analysis of NII and book yield.
• Enhance forecasting models across diverse portfolios.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Quantitative skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. The Director of Investment Accounting will lead investment related analytics for Athene and Apollo’s third‑party managed accounts, primarily forecasting and analyzing net investment income (NII), book yield, and spread across a diversified portfolio including mortgage loans, fixed income, equities, and alternatives. The role reports to ISG Investment Accounting and partners closely with Athene Finance, Apollo Finance & FP&A, and senior finance leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and analysis of actuals vs. plan for NII and book yield across Athene, cedant, and third‑party portfolios.
• Own and enhance driver‑based forecasting models across mortgage loans, fixed income instruments, equities, and alternatives.
• Incorporate key drivers including deployment/reinvestment activity, yield and spread assumptions, prepayment/credit trends, credit performance, and non‑recurring activity.
• Support the investment accounting close by translating accounting results into investment‑related drivers of volatility, investigating and resolving unexpected results, and implementing process improvements to strengthen the accuracy and timing of the close.
• Partner across front‑office and back‑office teams at Athene and Apollo to investigate earnings volatility and non‑recurring items, and deliver clear explanations.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting, including materials for senior leadership and board‑level discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement across investment accounting and analysis, focusing on automation, scalability, and accuracy.
• Develop and enhance reporting packages to deliver clear, timely, and decision‑useful insights to senior management.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to automate workflows, improve variance attribution, and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with IT teams to build sustainable data pipelines and reporting infrastructure.
• Establish best practices around data governance, model integrity, and process documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience at an investment bank, consulting/public accounting firm, asset manager, or in a corporate strategy role with a focus on financial forecasting and analysis and accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and the ability to connect accounting outcomes to underlying economic drivers and market dynamics.
• Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills, clear verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative thinker who can work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and organized self‑starter with a positive attitude, powerful work ethic, strong attention to detail, and advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Change cultivator with strong technology background and focus on automation and process improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Benefits

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. For more detailed information on specific benefits, please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.

Pay Range

$190,000 – $250,000