What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy COO, Associate / Associate Director position at Apollo Global Management, Inc.?
Position Overview
Strategy at Apollo is responsible for leading the firm’s most significant growth and value creation opportunities, including strategic M&A, new product and new market innovation, and data and next gen technology investing. The team partners closely with Apollo’s CEO, leadership, and senior business heads to identify and execute on high-return opportunities that enhance Apollo’s growth trajectory and extend its position as an innovator in the industry. As a member of the COO team, you will play a key role in strategic execution, financial oversight and driving operational efficiency to ensure the Strategy organization operates effectively and delivers on its priorities.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Strategy and COO, as well as other senior leaders across Apollo. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator, capable of tracking key initiatives, optimizing business operations, and providing financial insights that drive decision-making. With direct exposure to firmwide strategy and product innovation, this role offers a dynamic environment for problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.
Primary Responsibilities
$150,000-$200,000
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, 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.
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.
Strategy at Apollo is responsible for leading the firm’s most significant growth and value creation opportunities, including strategic M&A, new product and new market innovation, and data and next gen technology investing. The team partners closely with Apollo’s CEO, leadership, and senior business heads to identify and execute on high-return opportunities that enhance Apollo’s growth trajectory and extend its position as an innovator in the industry. As a member of the COO team, you will play a key role in strategic execution, financial oversight and driving operational efficiency to ensure the Strategy organization operates effectively and delivers on its priorities.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Strategy and COO, as well as other senior leaders across Apollo. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator, capable of tracking key initiatives, optimizing business operations, and providing financial insights that drive decision-making. With direct exposure to firmwide strategy and product innovation, this role offers a dynamic environment for problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Strategic Execution & Leadership Support: Provide direct support to the Head of Strategy and COO, preparing materials for senior leadership meetings, tracking key initiatives, and ensuring follow-through on strategic priorities.
- Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring: Partner with Finance to track forecasts, budgets, and KPIs across Apollo’s product verticals and strategic investments. Produce customized financial reports for key stakeholders.
- Operational Oversight & Process Optimization: Establish and maintain routines, tracking mechanisms, and reporting frameworks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Strategy Organization.
- Strategy Prioritization & Execution: Maintain and manage the Strategy priority list, supporting execution across both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic initiatives.
- Ad Hoc Projects & Special Initiatives: Assist with high-priority projects for the Head of Strategy, COO, and other Apollo business leaders, ensuring seamless execution of key initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Office, CPS, Finance, and operational teams to drive key initiatives and support firmwide growth strategies.
- 3-7 years of relevant work experience, ideally in financial planning & analysis, consulting, business development, or a related field.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into concise, actionable insights (Smart Brevity).
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and cost management.
- Familiarity with setting and tracking KPIs, operational goals, and performance metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to support financial analysis and executive-level presentations.
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to thrive in a rigorous, results-oriented team setting.
$150,000-$200,000
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, 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.
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.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
