Position Overview
The Transformation Management team works across Apollo focusing on strategic advisory, project management, and process improvement across the organization. We partner cross-functionally to enable the firm to successfully execute key strategic initiatives, to problem solve for complex objectives, and to provide expertise and resourcing for program/project management and process assessment/improvement. This individual will be responsible for identifying and executing strategic and operational initiatives across the firm and will champion process improvement practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement and performance measurement.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as go-to person for a given project (or projects), responsible for overall implementation of the project according to projected timelines, scope, budget, and KPIs
Lead cross-functional (and often large-scale) strategic and operational transformation initiatives
Institute best practices in project management, cross-functional communication, and establishing a framework for communicating target state or strategic vision
Conduct process analysis, including documentation of current-state processes and associated pain points, along with actionable and measurable improvement recommendations
Work on strategic advisory projects focused on operational excellence questions in our businesses and functions (including executive presentations, financial analysis, etc.)
Develop and maintain financial analysis models to assist in project prioritization and approval process
Manage key stakeholder relationships driving regular communications with project sponsors and steering groups, including executive-level stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
6-10+ years of experience, preferably in corporate strategy with a management consulting firm or asset manager
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, MBA (optional)
Critical thinker with strong quantitative, qualitative, and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications
Experience with owning projects and managing diverse stakeholders, often with competing priorities
Superior executive-level presentation skills – able to distill complicated, multi-faceted issues into the key items to bring to leadership’s attention
Collaborative thinker who can also work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and complex environment
Proactive and organized self-starter with a positive attitude, powerful work ethic, and strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of Microstrategy, Power BI, Anaplan or Alteryx is a plus
Financial Services / Asset Management experience strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve internal differences and maintain confidentiality across a broad range of topics
Nimble and flexible, with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and pivot focus as needed while keeping key stakeholders engaged and informed
The ability to take on a task and see it through to conclusion
Strong drive, initiative, and demonstrated entrepreneurial skillsets
Collaborative and able to effectively liaise and partner with junior and senior-level professionals
Pay Range
$140,000 - $205,000
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.
