Position Overview​The Assistant is a key team member in the day-to-day operation of the Apollo European Origination business in London. The successful candidate should have an interest in learning the Origination business at Apollo, more specifically the operational aspects to ensure business critical deadlines and priorities are met. Given the entrepreneurial culture of the firm, the individual must be prepared to “roll up their sleeves” across a variety of tasks. This role will require Assistant support for a Partner, MD and 2 Principals as a core part of the role. This is a fixed-term contract role to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 to 14 months.Primary Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide direct support to European Origination Partner &amp; team.</li><li>Provide travel, diary and expense support for wider European team</li><li>Schedule and organize meetings, conferences and off-sites including all related logistics/materials – pro-actively address conflicts and exercise strong judgment based on priorities, seeking guidance as needed</li><li>Proactively manage the DealCloud (CRM) Project alongside the team’s Partner and take an active role in ensuring new joiners on the broader investment team are up to speed with best practices</li><li>Interface with firm’s investors and internal senior investment team</li><li>Create deal codes in EAS on behalf of the team</li><li>Proactively ensure that NDA’s and other requests are responded to in a timely manner</li><li>Arrange complex travel plans and compose detailed itineraries, obtain necessary travel documents and visa coordination</li><li>Screen a large volume of incoming calls and emails, and greet guests in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Prepare and edit relevant materials for team, including Word Documents, and Excel Spreadsheets</li><li>Allocate and process expenses for executives, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system</li><li>Provide support in the recruitment process of new hires; liaising with recruiters, arranging interviews and help to onboard</li><li>Manage work priorities independently and respond to business outside of normal business hours as needed</li><li>Perform other related general administrative tasks for executives as assigned and required</li><li>Coordinate closely with team and other assistants to provide phone coverage and back-up assistance</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or five or more years of administrative assistance experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities – Must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action</li><li>Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Role continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy</li><li>Superb written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required</li><li>Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment</li><li>Experience in the finance industry is preferred but not required</li></ul>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. 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. 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 roe. 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.

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. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.
Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or product of Apollo or any Apollo-managed fund.

Assistant

Position Overview​The Assistant is a key team member in the day-to-day operation of the Apollo European Origination business in London. The successful candidate should have an interest in learning the Origination business at Apollo, more specifically the operational aspects to ensure business critical deadlines and priorities are met. Given the entrepreneurial culture of the firm, the individual must be prepared to “roll up their sleeves” across a variety of tasks. This role will require Assistant support for a Partner, MD and 2 Principals as a core part of the role. This is a fixed-term contract role to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 to 14 months.Primary Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide direct support to European Origination Partner &amp; team.</li><li>Provide travel, diary and expense support for wider European team</li><li>Schedule and organize meetings, conferences and off-sites including all related logistics/materials – pro-actively address conflicts and exercise strong judgment based on priorities, seeking guidance as needed</li><li>Proactively manage the DealCloud (CRM) Project alongside the team’s Partner and take an active role in ensuring new joiners on the broader investment team are up to speed with best practices</li><li>Interface with firm’s investors and internal senior investment team</li><li>Create deal codes in EAS on behalf of the team</li><li>Proactively ensure that NDA’s and other requests are responded to in a timely manner</li><li>Arrange complex travel plans and compose detailed itineraries, obtain necessary travel documents and visa coordination</li><li>Screen a large volume of incoming calls and emails, and greet guests in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Prepare and edit relevant materials for team, including Word Documents, and Excel Spreadsheets</li><li>Allocate and process expenses for executives, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system</li><li>Provide support in the recruitment process of new hires; liaising with recruiters, arranging interviews and help to onboard</li><li>Manage work priorities independently and respond to business outside of normal business hours as needed</li><li>Perform other related general administrative tasks for executives as assigned and required</li><li>Coordinate closely with team and other assistants to provide phone coverage and back-up assistance</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or five or more years of administrative assistance experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities – Must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action</li><li>Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Role continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy</li><li>Superb written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required</li><li>Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment</li><li>Experience in the finance industry is preferred but not required</li></ul>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. 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. 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 roe. 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.

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