Director/Principal, ABF & Structured Credit Content Writer

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 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 June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

The Role

Apollo is seeking a Content Writer to sit within and support the Asset-Backed Finance (“ABF”) platform. In this role, you will partner closely with the Content Marketing and Client and Product Solutions teams and leverage your deep knowledge of the financial services industry and the ABF landscape to produce original, engaging content that distills key themes and trends for Apollo’s global investor base.

The successful candidate will have experience translating complex ABF-related topics into clear and compelling content while adapting their writing style for different audiences. In addition, this position requires a keen eye for detail as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met, feedback is obtained from thought leaders and stakeholders, and high-quality content is delivered in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write and develop insightful, engaging, and audience-driven content including market commentary, charts, graphs, investor newsletters and other similar related content
• Partner closely with the investment and product teams, as well as marketing and branding teams
• Partner with Apollo’s Head of Investment Strategy to distill key areas of focus for Apollo’s ABF platform and articulate the various ways investors can access opportunities at the firm
• Work with Apollo’s Client and Product Solutions team to develop strategy around investor communications and deliver core thematic content on an ongoing basis
• Develop annual investor meeting materials to ensure timely and thoughtful messaging that aligns with business goals and target audiences 
• Conduct research on industry-related topics and engage in the research and underwriting processes and engage in discussions related to Apollo-specific recommendations and views
• In partnership with Apollo’s Chief Economist, identify key macro trends and coalesce those ideas with micro themes and opportunities in which Apollo’s ABF team is focused

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required with journalism and/or business degree

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, decipher, and explain complex Credit topics and producing compelling written content for various audiences
• Proven experience as a Financial News Writer or similar function
• Note: Samples of previous work is required with submissions.
• Deep understanding and experience across broader financial services, specifically Credit, topics; understanding and knowledge of the ABF landscape strongly preferred
• Extremely articulate and creative thinker with the ability to translate complicated topics into clear and compelling content for various platforms and audiences
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple teams in a complex, fast-paced environment as well as thrive independently
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with an innate attention to detail
• The innate ability to see the bigger picture and engage with ABF industry experts

About Apollo

Our Purpose & 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 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

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 : $215,000 - $300,000