Analyst
Position Overview
The Apollo Capital Solutions Syndication team is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to support all aspects of the syndication process and broader capital markets activities. This is a high-volume, fast-paced seat on a lean team; the Analyst will be expected to be highly responsive, work flexibly across Europe market hours and produce institutional-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. As a key point-of-contact for accounts alongside senior syndication professionals, the Analyst will develop strong relationships with prospective buyers and existing accounts. The Analyst will also be responsible for supporting transactions and projects including investment and syndication materials, comp sets and market data, pitch materials and investor requests and presentations.
As a critical member of a small syndication team, the Analyst will execute all aspects of the syndication process for investment grade debt (including 4(a)(2) and 144A private placements), sub-investment grade debt, preferred / structured equity and other hybrid instruments across a variety of industries.
Primary Responsibilities:
Producing polished, client-ready PowerPoint materials - including syndication launch decks, lender presentations, IC memos and investor updates - to Apollo brand standards under tight turnarounds
Supporting the syndication execution across investments for both financial sponsors and corporate / non-sponsor transactions
Supporting senior-level syndication professionals in determining, recommending and marketing optimal structures and terms to clear the market
Building and maintaining pricing analyses, comp sets and term sheet comparisons across IG, sub-IG and hybrid instruments to support pricing recommendations
Attending all pipeline calls and investment committee meetings to help manage deal flow
Developing timely insight into current capital markets, technical trends and analysis, investor types and profile tracking and management
Preparing, organizing and maintaining deal-related syndication materials, analyses and reporting, including internal / external presentation materials
Maintaining day-to-day account dialogue alongside senior syndication professionals, including tracking investor feedback, allocations and reverse inquiries
Building and maintaining databases in Salesforce and other data platforms; identifying opportunities to automate recurring data and reporting workflows using internal AI tools
Coordinating syndication activities and updates with senior team members across the platform
Qualifications & Experience
One to three years of investment banking experience at a top-tier investment bank, including successful completion of a formal investment banking analyst training program
Bachelor’s degree required, with a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative discipline preferred; proven track record of academic success and achievement
Demonstrated ability to produce polished, board- and investor-ready presentation materials independently; advanced PowerPoint skills are essential
Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and Bloomberg fluency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Comfortable operating in a deal-driven environment with unpredictable hours as transactions require; high responsiveness and ownership over deliverables are a must
Self-starter with the ability to show initiative and operate with limited oversight
Collaborative and able to effectively communicate across teams (including legal, compliance, finance, risk, operations and technology) as well as able to work independently
Excels in a lean, rigorous and fast-paced team-oriented work environment
Preferred:
Prior experience in Debt Capital Markets, Private Placements, Leveraged Finance or on a Syndicate desk preferred
Direct exposure to credit financings, debt pricing, syndication execution, or hybrid / structured capital transactions
Strong interest in credit investing and specifically in private credit (investment grade and sub-investment grade, including hybrid strategies)
Familiarity with investment banking and capital markets data tools (e.g., Capital IQ, Dealogic, LCD / PitchBook, Ipreo)
Experience with data management and / or AI-enabled platforms and workflows
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 credit to private 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. As of December 31, 2024, Apollo had approximately $751 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.
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.
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.