Principal, Nordics Coverage | European Sponsor Origination

Principal, Nordics Coverage | European Sponsor Origination

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Position Overview

The role will be responsible for leading Apollo’s direct origination efforts across the Nordics. The focus will be on medium and large cap deals but also for building out other direct origination asset classes as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the investment professional for European direct origination in region
• Manage direct origination and act as the subject matter expert for the Nordics
• Grow & develop direct origination business
• Build on existing Financial Sponsor relations in the region in coordination with the rest of the team and Apollo businesses
• Support cross-platform projects and the development of investment products in the region

Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years of experience with experience as an investment professional responsible for directly originated lending
• Strong knowledge of the Nordic market & originating direct lending in the region
• Strong network with Financial Sponsors
• Demonstrates excellent investment judgment, mental agility and decision making
• Contributes significantly to the team mandate as well as to the broader Credit mandate by identifying investment opportunities across the credit platform
• Consistently produces a thoughtful, accurate and reliable work product which reflects good product knowledge and technical expertise
• Demonstrates a strong business focus on expanding Apollo\’s investment success and market presence in the region
• Play an active role in sourcing and managing relationships to generate opportunities in the region
• Consistent team player who is able to effectively work across Apollo to advance the teams goals

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Location

London, England, United Kingdom