Enterprise Risk Management Advisor - Apollo Global Management

Position Overview

Apollo takes many paths to value, operating as one integrated global platform with over $700 billion of assets under management in private equity, credit and real assets. Funds managed by Apollo seek to invest in companies that are good corporate citizens, that have sound environmental, social and governance practices. In addition, we are the leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.  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.

We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and hardworking risk management professional who will drive and support our Operational Risk Management Framework, which enables the company to effectively identify, monitor, measure and control its operational risk profile. This role will reside within the Operational Risk team which is part of the broader Enterprise Risk Management function. This team leads all aspects of the governance of the operational risk management program and provides senior management with data-driven reporting & analytics to support strategic planning and decision making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate risk assessments of new business and critical initiatives to ensure risks are appropriately categorized, prioritized and appropriate controls are implemented.

• Collaborate with business and functional groups to develop and supervise KRIs and mitigation plans for effective risk management.

• Build and present investigative analyses on risk trends and themes to senior management.

• Promote and build a strong risk management culture across business and functional groups through ongoing engagement, training, and relationship building.

• Be adaptable and creative “think it new”; serve as an independent challenge function by applying good judgement in the evaluation of risks, controls and remediation plans.

• Assist as needed in preparation of materials for reoccurring Operational Risk governance activities and executive level reporting.

• Conduct enterprise and other risk assessments, as needed, to identify and assess significant risks and associated remediation plans that support business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in financial services (busy side/alternative asset management, buy-side) front office roles, risk management, internal controls, audit or business process management activities

• Outstanding leadership skills to partner and build professional relationships in a cross functional environment

• Demonstrated excellent capabilities in written and oral communications of complex thematic reporting, ability to influence and guide others at various levels of the organization with concise and logical communications

• Proven strategic thinker and creative problem solver with the ability to analyze and synthesize sophisticated issues and identify common themes and solutions

• Strong project management and time management skills with an ability to independently lead a project through to completion

• Proven understanding of risk management tools / platforms such as Archer, Audioboard or similar GRC tools preferred

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all business results

• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, drive decision making, manage change, and learn quickly in a multifaceted business environment

• Robust standard methodologies toolkit for data management, reporting, and presentations to support ongoing Operational Risk activities

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 : $140,000 - $205,000