Position OverviewThe Consultant Relations team (CRT) is a key component of the global Client &amp; Product Solutions (CPS) group. The CRT is specifically focused on relationship management and business development with investment consultants.The candidate will be based in Tokyo and work with the Hong Kong based APAC Head of Consultant Relations in all aspects of fund raising, strategy ratings, sales, and marketing of all of Apollo’s investment strategies. Over time, the expectation is that the successful candidate will take on direct Japan based client coverage responsibilities.The opportunity for meaningful professional growth exists for individuals who demonstrate their dedication, drive, and ability, by effectively managing the responsibilities of this position. This is a unique opportunity for a successful candidate to join a premier organization and expand his or her skills and experience.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the APAC Head of Consultant Relations to develop and maintain strong relationships with research and field consultants of global and local consultant firms advising institutional &amp; insurance clients.</li><li>Take a proactive role in partnering with members of our regional capital formation teams which include Institutional Client Group, Global Wealth, Insurance, and Apollo Capital Solutions.<ul><li>Communicate consultant views, themes, and priorities to internal sales (CPS) and investment teams.</li><li>Partner with the broader CPS team to commercialize new and existing strategy ratings.</li></ul></li><li>Drive marketing and fund raising in Japan for Apollo’s investment offerings (private credit, infrastructure, real estate, private equity). Help achieve and maintain strategy ratings across asset classes with all investment consultants.<ul><li>Partner with relevant investment teams to complete any follow ups from meetings in a timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Monitor and coordinate responses to day-to-day consultant inquiries, DDQ’s, RFI’s, and RFP’s.</li><li>Monitor and coordinate completion of consultant databases with the latest strategy performance, fees, structures, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Support all planning and coordination of research, investment, and operational due diligence meetings (confirming dates, times, venue, attendees, finalizing agenda and marketing material, updating all relevant data bases with strategy performance ahead of the meetings).</li><li>Attend research meetings/calls and take clear and organized notes, noting all follow ups and deadlines.</li><li>Attend consultant conferences to stay abreast of themes and topics consultants are recommending to clients.</li><li>Represent Apollo in industry groups and events.</li><li>In addition to above, any ad hoc requests which may arise from capital formation and/or origination activities.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>8-12 years of prior experience in consultant relations, fund raising, or sales role at an alternative asset management firm or investment bank.</li><li>Knowledge of private markets ideal (private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and/or private equity).</li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful; able to multi-task and focus on delivering results.</li><li>Operates as a team player and excels at navigating a rigorous and fast-paced work environment – energetic, enthusiastic, and personable.</li><li>Excellent work ethic, detail oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communicator; personable, organized, and proactive with a positive attitude.</li><li>High quality written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Mature interpersonal skills to support communication with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Able to travel when required to be on-site at events and / or troubleshoot remotely.</li><li>Proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li>Native Japanese language skills.</li></ul>ABOUT APOLLOApollo 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. As of September 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $908 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.apollo.com">www.apollo.com</a>.OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur 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:<ul><li>Outperform Expectations</li><li>Challenge Convention</li><li>Champion Opportunity</li><li>Lead Responsibly</li><li>Drive Collaboration</li></ul>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 BENEFITSApollo 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 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, gender/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. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

<h5>Apollo aims to be a leading provider of flexible and long-duration capital enabling the energy transition. </h5>Apollo’s Sustainable Investing Platform leverages our deep experience across asset classes to deploy capital in key sectors driving the energy transition and decarbonization. The scale and breadth of this opportunity is significant, and across asset classes, Apollo sees the opportunity to deploy, commit, or arrange more than $100 billion by 2030.Since 2022, Apollo-managed funds have deployed, committed or arranged over $59 billion¹ into energy transition, infrastructure and sustainability-related investments, supporting companies and projects across infrastructure, wind, solar, storage and renewable fuels, as well as a wide range of technologies to facilitate decarbonization. Apollo has also played an active role in helping finance the transformation of certain traditional energy companies.

Director, Japan Investment Consultant Relations

Position OverviewThe Consultant Relations team (CRT) is a key component of the global Client &amp; Product Solutions (CPS) group. The CRT is specifically focused on relationship management and business development with investment consultants.The candidate will be based in Tokyo and work with the Hong Kong based APAC Head of Consultant Relations in all aspects of fund raising, strategy ratings, sales, and marketing of all of Apollo’s investment strategies. Over time, the expectation is that the successful candidate will take on direct Japan based client coverage responsibilities.The opportunity for meaningful professional growth exists for individuals who demonstrate their dedication, drive, and ability, by effectively managing the responsibilities of this position. This is a unique opportunity for a successful candidate to join a premier organization and expand his or her skills and experience.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the APAC Head of Consultant Relations to develop and maintain strong relationships with research and field consultants of global and local consultant firms advising institutional &amp; insurance clients.</li><li>Take a proactive role in partnering with members of our regional capital formation teams which include Institutional Client Group, Global Wealth, Insurance, and Apollo Capital Solutions.<ul><li>Communicate consultant views, themes, and priorities to internal sales (CPS) and investment teams.</li><li>Partner with the broader CPS team to commercialize new and existing strategy ratings.</li></ul></li><li>Drive marketing and fund raising in Japan for Apollo’s investment offerings (private credit, infrastructure, real estate, private equity). Help achieve and maintain strategy ratings across asset classes with all investment consultants.<ul><li>Partner with relevant investment teams to complete any follow ups from meetings in a timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Monitor and coordinate responses to day-to-day consultant inquiries, DDQ’s, RFI’s, and RFP’s.</li><li>Monitor and coordinate completion of consultant databases with the latest strategy performance, fees, structures, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Support all planning and coordination of research, investment, and operational due diligence meetings (confirming dates, times, venue, attendees, finalizing agenda and marketing material, updating all relevant data bases with strategy performance ahead of the meetings).</li><li>Attend research meetings/calls and take clear and organized notes, noting all follow ups and deadlines.</li><li>Attend consultant conferences to stay abreast of themes and topics consultants are recommending to clients.</li><li>Represent Apollo in industry groups and events.</li><li>In addition to above, any ad hoc requests which may arise from capital formation and/or origination activities.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>8-12 years of prior experience in consultant relations, fund raising, or sales role at an alternative asset management firm or investment bank.</li><li>Knowledge of private markets ideal (private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and/or private equity).</li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful; able to multi-task and focus on delivering results.</li><li>Operates as a team player and excels at navigating a rigorous and fast-paced work environment – energetic, enthusiastic, and personable.</li><li>Excellent work ethic, detail oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communicator; personable, organized, and proactive with a positive attitude.</li><li>High quality written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Mature interpersonal skills to support communication with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Able to travel when required to be on-site at events and / or troubleshoot remotely.</li><li>Proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li>Native Japanese language skills.</li></ul>ABOUT APOLLOApollo 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. As of September 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $908 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.apollo.com">www.apollo.com</a>.OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur 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:<ul><li>Outperform Expectations</li><li>Challenge Convention</li><li>Champion Opportunity</li><li>Lead Responsibly</li><li>Drive Collaboration</li></ul>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 BENEFITSApollo 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 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, gender/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. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

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