Position 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 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.

The Real Estate Debt Finance group is seeking an Associate to join the team. The Associate will be a key member of the team supporting commercial real estate debt funds including a public mortgage REIT. The Real Estate Debt Finance group manages the finance operations of various funds and public vehicles that invest primarily in commercial real estate assets. This unique opportunity affords the candidate a dynamic view into the various reporting and accounting aspects of commercial real estate, while also learning the business through coordination with various internal and external teams.

The Associate reports directly to fund controllers and will support the ongoing financial operations of a public mortgage REIT. This individual will be tasked with the quality execution of the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, driving improvements in processes and reporting, applying technical accounting standards, and engaging in problem-solving. We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional with the ability to be part of a versatile team and a strong desire to learn and develop in their career.

Primary Responsibilities

Work on various areas related to month-end close process, including compiling of trial balance and supporting workbooks with all the relevant supporting documentation, calculating performance figures, and assisting with corporate and investor reporting.
Assist controllers with preparation of quarterly investor reports and financial statements, including SEC filings (10Q/K), and compiling supporting schedules
Assist in day-to-day operations, including processing of internal and external wires, recording applicable entries in accounting system, and reconciling to records
Apply technical accounting standards to ensure transactions and financial reporting adhere to applicable generally accepted accounting principals
Assist controllers with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed. These projects may include the advancement of technological initiatives within the CRE Debt business

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
CPA required
Public accounting experience preferred
Exposure to SEC reporting
4-5 years of experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting concepts
Strong computer skills and thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Individual should have an interest in the credit/real estate market
Individual must be collaborative to effectively liaise with various internal departments and colleagues as well as able to work independently
Well-developed sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen

OUR PURPOSE AND 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:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

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. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

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

$110,000 – $130,000

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.

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