Fund Controller, Private Equity Secondaries
$225k - $315kAthene
Position Overview
Position Overview 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. Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career. The Principal will join a team of professionals supporting Apollo’s growing Sponsor and Secondary Solutions business (“S3”), a market leading private markets secondaries business with $14bn + AUM and growing capital across drawdown funds, managed accounts, and evergreen/registered products. The Principal will collaborate closely with senior leaders across S3 and Apollo on all aspects of the role. This individual will have a newly created senior role tasked with overseeing the further build out of the expanding S3 business line and implementation of the target operating model. The role will include oversight of the accounting, operations and financial reporting of the strategy. The Principal will focus on building scalable infrastructure and processes to support continued growth, driving improvements and automation across operations and reporting, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to solve complex business and operational challenges. We are seeking an experienced, hands on professional who can effectively manage core responsibilities while also identifying opportunities to enhance how the platform operates and scales.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the accounting, operations and financial reporting of products across the S3 strategy Help advance the strategy’s target operating model and build scalable infrastructure, processes and controls to support continued product and AUM growth Oversee data governance processes across various vendors, third party administrators, and portfolio monitoring systems Analyze and review budgets across multiple Fund entities Work across teams to improve modeling of liquidity and projections Assist in planning and infrastructure around new products within S3, including potential RFPs Oversee and manage client requests ad-hoc as well as during episodic fundraising campaigns Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Deal Team, Client Teams, Corporate, Operations, Marketing, Tax, Legal and Technology Provide oversight, coaching and review of junior team members Lead and execute ad hoc strategic and operational projects for senior leadership
Qualifications & Experience
CPA preferred; 13 to 15+ years of public and/or private accounting experience preferred Significant prior experience within the secondaries or fund of fund industry required, with a strong understanding of secondary fund structures, operations and reporting Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting expertise Significant accounting, controlling and financial reporting experience, with the ability and desire to take ownership of financial responsibilities for one of Apollo’s highest growth asset classes Demonstrated experience improving operating models, building scalable processes and infrastructure, and driving operational change Strong orientation toward technology, automation and continuous process improvement including AI adoption into processes and governance Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who communicates ideas clearly in both written and verbal communications Ability to operate effectively in a team environment, exercise sound judgment, elevate issues when appropriate and prioritize competing demands Proactive and organized self starter with strong attention to detail and a strong work ethic Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with AI tools, Alteryx, Anaplan or Power BI is a plus
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 and have 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. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits. Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law. Pay Range $225,000 - $315,000 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, 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. 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.
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Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
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