Director, Transformation Management - Private Credit & Private Markets

Apollo Global Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management in New York seeks a Director to join the Transformation Management team, focusing on private credit and private markets data initiatives. You will partner with Origination, Product Structuring, Portfolio Management, and Quant teams to drive data lineage and governance that enhance investment decisions and operations.

The role requires leading complex, cross-functional programs, delivering on timelines and KPIs, and promoting scalable data architectures across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategy, transformation, or operations within alternative asset management.
• Deep understanding of private credit, private markets data ecosystems and reporting needs.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with origination, structuring, portfolio management teams.
• Excellent analytical and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives focused on private credit and private markets data.
• Partner with Origination, Product Structuring, Portfolio Management and Quant teams to design data-driven solutions.
• Serve as primary project lead for cross-functional initiatives with timelines, scope, and KPIs.
• Document current-state and target-state data workflows to improve quality and transparency.
• Drive scalable data frameworks for deal lifecycle, portfolio analytics, and investor reporting.
• Prepare executive analyses and presentations to support transformation priorities.
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to align requirements with architecture.
• Champion continuous improvement and data integrity.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Data governance

Data lineage

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Financial services

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager with approximately $938 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The firm seeks to provide clients with excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum, from investment-grade credit to private equity. Through its fully integrated platform and retirement services business, Athene, Apollo delivers innovative capital solutions and retirement savings products that expand opportunity and drive long-term value.

Apollo is seeking a Director to join the Transformation Management team, with a focus on private credit and private markets data initiatives. This role will partner closely with Origination, Product Structuring, Portfolio Management, and Quantitative teams to drive data lineage, data governance, and transformation initiatives that enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing Apollo’s strategy across its private credit platform, ensuring scalable, transparent, and high-quality data infrastructure to support business growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives focused on private credit and private markets data, including data lineage, governance, and architecture enhancements.




• Partner closely with Origination, Product Structuring, Portfolio Management, and Data & Quantitative teams to design and implement data-driven solutions that support investment and portfolio management processes.




• Serve as the primary project lead for complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery against timelines, scope, budget, and key performance indicators.




• Develop and document current-state and target-state data workflows, identifying opportunities to enhance data quality, accessibility, and transparency across the private markets platform.




• Drive the implementation of scalable data frameworks supporting deal lifecycle management, portfolio analytics, and investor reporting.




• Establish best practices in project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management across enterprise data initiatives.




• Prepare executive-level presentations and analyses to support strategic decision-making and transformation priorities.




• Collaborate with technology and data teams to align business requirements with enterprise data architecture and analytics platforms.




• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, data integrity, and operational excellence across Apollo’s private credit and private markets ecosystem.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or operations within alternative asset management, private markets or financial services.




• Deep understanding of private credit, private markets, and alternative asset management data ecosystems, including deal lifecycle, portfolio management, and reporting requirements.




• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.




• Proven ability to collaborate with investment professionals, including origination, structuring, and portfolio management teams.




• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions.




• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.




• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, data science, or a related field.




• Experience working with private credit or structured products data, including asset‑backed finance, direct lending, or opportunistic credit strategies.




• Experience supporting regulatory, investor reporting, or portfolio analytics within alternative asset management.

Pay Range

250,000 - 275,000

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.

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.