Associate Director, New Business Strategy | London, UK

Apollo is seeking a professional to join our Investment Operations team in London. The key responsibilities include onboarding new business opportunities in the EMEA region on a commercial and operational basis. Apollo's business in complex private markets and fund structures, particularly distressed or privately originated debt, requires precise execution of key operational activities across multiple Enterprise Solutions functions and Investment professionals, as well as external counterparts, brokers, agents, custodians, administrators, and other service providers.

This role, in partnership with senior Investment Operations team members, will ensure responsibilities are understood and documented by all parties. It will also oversee the timely, accurate, and scalable execution of tasks to support the launch of funds, SMAs, complex transactions, or other new business items, with a focus on effective risk management.

• New funds or other Apollo-sponsored vehicles: Ensure all Operations-owned pre-launch set up/connectivity items are completed effectively and on time, across the division.
• New SMAs: Working with Operations and technology to establish new data feeds to the client, client's service providers, etc. as needed. Leading regular Operations-focused calls with the client to ascertain specific operating model requirements, to facilitate an on-time and successful launch.
• New instruments & complex transactions: Work across the business and Enterprise Solutions to document the process, service providers, trading agreements, etc., required to close/settle the transaction.
• M&A: Be the "face" of Operations both internally, as well as to our counterparts at the acquired party. Ensure all people, funds, SMAs, etc., are successfully integrated into the Apollo ecosystem.

• 6-10 years of experience working in a complex financial services firm.
• Extremely commercially oriented, while able to balance & articulate valid operational concerns that would introduce scale challenges and/or risk.
• Deep understanding of the various fund structures utilised by alts managers, both private and public.
• Robust understanding of the European regulatory framework.
• Robust understanding of ISDAs, Clearing Agreements, and other types of trading agreements.
• Must be a proactive self-starter with strong project management skills and technical skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills (ability to write succinct and cohesive process narratives, control descriptions, and action plans).
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and confidence.
• Ability to take direction and execute successfully with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in completing projects and initiatives.
• Able to adapt and learn quickly within the continued evolution of the firm and industry.
• Responsive to the team and stakeholder requests.
• Collaborative and energized by the open exchange of ideas.