Position Overview
Apollo is seeking a highly motivated Associate with excellent business management skills and strong knowledge of alternative investments to join our Strategy team within the Global Wealth Management Solutions (“GWMS”) business. In partnership with members of the Strategy Team, this individual will be responsible for supporting the execution of distribution strategy within the US Independent channel. The Associate will play an important role in expanding Apollo’s distribution capabilities across the US Independent client population.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the development of channel/client business plans with the goal of supporting sales, driving revenues and spearheading the successful adoption of Apollo’s products across the Independent Broker-Dealer and RIA ecosystem
Partner with members of strategy team to support the design and execution of go-to-market sales distribution strategy, client segmentation and channel vision
Support sales leadership in execution of product launch plans (i.e., internal and external trainings, sales communication, launch calls, roadshows, conference participation and fundcloses)
Work in partnership with National Accounts analyst/associates to provide oversight and analytics on US Independent key distribution firms
Possess strong investment acumen and operate as an expert Apollo’s product suite and portfolio management capabilities, maintaining a deep knowledge of positioning, holdings, competitive edge and overall investment results across the capitalstructure
Assist in the drafting and distribution of leadership, channel and client-related communications
Provide analysis to inform the development of client tiering and engagement model
Identify opportunities for process improvements that increase scale and efficiency across the business
Collaborate with key internal business partners, including External and Internal Sales, InvestmentTeams, Marketing, Legal and others to effectively deliver the best of Apollo to clients
Act as a consistent team player who effectively works across Apollo to advance the firm’s goals
Assist with ad hoc projects to support the growth of the business
Qualifications & Experience
Strong understanding of either the institutional or wealth management sales cycle (preferablyboth)
Minimum 3-4 years of experience in financial servicesindustry
Prior experience working with institutional investors, financial advisors or private wealthclients
Strong organization skills and workethic
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writtenform
Must work effectively with other groups in the organization and collaborate asnecessary
Skilled in Office suite of applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of CRM, preferablySalesforce
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Series 7 and 63licensed
Demonstrates integrity, high-energy and motivation tosucceed
Pay Range
$100k - $125k
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.