Quantitative Research Associate Quantitative Research Associate Apollo In-person · El Segundo, [...]

Seeds Renewables; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to provide critical support to portfolio managers. This role involves developing quantitative tools for bond portfolio management and requires 3+ years of relevant experience in financial markets, alongside proficiency in Python. The position offers a salary range of $175,000 - $200,000, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance. Ideal candidates will excel in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a financial markets role, preferably in risk-taking or quant research.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio construction and risk management techniques.
• Robust understanding of modelling techniques for fixed income and credit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quantitative tools for portfolio management.
• Support risk management across corporate credit investment portfolios.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers on performance reporting.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Python for data analysis

Education

University degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

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 credit to private 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. As of September 30th, 2025, Apollo had approximately $840 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Position Overview

The Quantitative Research Associate will play a critical role in supporting portfolio managers across Apollo’s global investment-grade credit business by providing a broad range of quantitative support to deliver outstanding portfolio performance. The role entails developing and maintaining sophisticated quantitative tools to support the effective management of bond portfolios, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, middle-office, and operations functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative approaches, tools, and techniques for modelling security valuations and portfolio risk
• Support portfolio construction, quantitative analysis, and risk management across corporate credit investment portfolios and funds
• Support portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio risk management, performance reporting, and return attribution
• Work closely with colleagues across a global (LA, New York, London) platform

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a buy-side or sell-side financial markets role; risk-taking or quant research experience preferred
• University degree in a quantitative field with an exceptional record of academic achievement
• Strong knowledge of portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution techniques
• Robust understanding of modelling techniques for fixed income, credit, and derivative pricing
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and predictive modelling. Experience working in a collaborative coding environment is a plus (version control, code review, unit testing, code standards)
• Excellent attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excels in a rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment

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.

Our Purpose & Core Values

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

• The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
• The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.
• A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

• Lead responsibly

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

Our 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.

Pay Range

$175,000 - $200,000

Note: 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.

EEO & Compliance

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.

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