What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Operational Risk Advisor - Insurance Investing position at Apollo?
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 and hands-on risk management professional who will directly partner with the business to embed and enhance our Operational Risk Management Framework, ensuring the company effectively identifies, mitigates, and manages its operational risk profile. This role, residing within the Operational Risk team (part of Enterprise Risk Management), will be a key advisor and collaborator, working alongside business leaders to proactively assess and address risks tied to Insurance Investing activities. The ideal candidate will bring a solution-oriented mindset, deep expertise in risk governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving a strong risk culture.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the primary risk advisor for the Insurance Investing business, working directly with stakeholders to assess and manage operational risk exposure.
- Partner with business teams to proactively assess risks related to strategic initiatives, new deals, new products / funds, and bespoke transactions to ensure risks are properly categorized, prioritized, and mitigated.
- Lead risk assessments for new business and critical initiatives, ensuring effective control structures are in place.
- Advise and collaborate with business and functional leaders to define, develop, and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and mitigation plans.
- Deliver insightful, data-driven risk reporting and analysis to senior management, highlighting trends, key exposures, and recommendations for action.
- Foster a risk-aware culture by embedding risk management into day-to-day business decision-making, conducting targeted training, and strengthening business engagement.
- Serve as an independent challenge function, applying sound judgment to evaluate risks, controls, and remediation plans.
- Conduct and facilitate enterprise-wide and targeted risk assessments, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and remediated in alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
Pay Range
225,000 - $300,000
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 : $225,000 - $300,000
