Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate/Director to join our CPS team in Abu Dhabi to support the growth and evolution of our Middle East platform.
As a representative of the Head of Institutional Client Group Sales, Middle East, the individual must have exceptional EQ as they will interact with a variety of constituents, manage an array of priorities daily and must be able to respond efficiently and accurately on time sensitive deliverables. The Associate/Director will require knowledge of a multi-faceted business, exceptional relationship management, communication and influencing skills across all levels, and a strong focus on execution.
The ideal candidate is skilled at connecting the dots, highly organized and detailed orientated, and operates with the highest degree of integrity and judgment.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as a versatile and trusted right-hand and advisor to the Head of Institutional Client Group Sales, Middle East.Client Support and Interaction cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Clients and prospects. This includes, planning and executing meetings with key deliverables agreed and outlined.Serve as the conduit between CPS product teams and investors to ensure investor queries on investments, performance, finance, tax etc. are addressed in a timely and thoughtful manner.Play lead role in planning an organizing various marketing outreach activities including roadshows, due diligence sessions, and certain other events.Apollo Team collaborate with cross functional teams globally across the Firm, including product management, distribution, and marketing to align local initiatives with broader business objectives. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide updates, share insights, and address challenges.Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm to help drive Middle East's agenda and ensure the right flow of internaldiscussions/communications.Support Head of Institutional Client Group Sales, Middle East on all aspects of organic growth, including awareness of market trends and competitor activities, conceiving, and developing new business ideas, driving buy-in and budget support discussions with senior management as well as executing the business strategy.Generate and analyze sales reports, including pipeline activity, revenue forecasts and performance metrics to track progress towards targets and identify areas for improvement and support.Assist in day-to-day operations for the Middle East team, including business planning and analysis, project management, business administration, and technology solutions.Strong connectivity and coordination as we build Middle East capabilities and strategies with the CEO Chief of Staff and COO for Co-Presidents, broader CPS, and ACS.Guiding the Head of Institutional Client Group Sales, Middle East, with how to improve team efficiency.Streamline product-specific sales materials (i.e. product update books, talking points).Working on special projects and initiatives with oversight and support.Coordinate and ensure the Middle East team and office are running seamlessly.Critical understanding of the operating model of the Middle East.Ensure close coordination with the Head of ICG, Middle East, and the broader Middle East team
Qualifications & Experience
- 4-7 years of relevant experience
- Strong
- skillset.
- Proven project management experience and strong decision-making skills.
- Ability
- Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities must demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude toward given tasks
- Self-starter
- team.
- Exemplary
- situations.
- Team-oriented
- must.
- Detail orientated with high level of accuracy in data management and reporting.
- Knowledge of financial markets in particular the private markets sector, investment products, and industry regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) and CRM software.
About Apollo
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 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.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
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, 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 roe. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.