APPS COO Analyst / Associate

APPS COO Analyst / Associate Apollo locations New York, New York time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R253763 Position Overview Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (“APPS”) is Apollo’s center of excellence for driving operational strategy, functional excellence, and cross-platform collaboration across the firm’s private equity franchise. The team partners with investment leadership and functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline internal processes, and ensure consistent execution against Apollo’s firmwide priorities. The Associate will play a key role in supporting APPS and Private Equity leadership on business management, operational initiatives, and internal engagement. This position offers significant exposure to senior Apollo stakeholders across Private Equity, Finance, Human Capital, Legal, Technology, and other corporate functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and intellectually curious. They should be comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment, eager to master new tools and systems, and capable of producing clear, concise, and compelling written and visual communications. Primary Responsibilities: Support APPS leadership in the day-to-day management of the group, including business planning, budgeting, tracking, and reporting, leveraging data-driven reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making. Assist in the development and execution of internal strategic initiatives, focusing on operational improvement, efficiency, and alignment across functions by conducting detailed quantitative assessments, benchmarking, and performance tracking. Prepare quantitative analyses, models, and dashboards to support decision-making across APPS initiatives (e.g., performance dashboards, sensitivity analyses, and KPI reporting tools). Develop and maintain tools in Excel and PowerPoint to track performance metrics, engagement activity, and resource utilization (including Excel modeling, data automation using pivot tables, lookups, and scenario modeling techniques). Coordinate communication and engagement between APPS and other Apollo teams, ensuring alignment across stakeholders in Private Equity, Finance, Human Capital, Legal, Compliance, and Technology. Support the preparation of materials and presentations for senior leadership, internal meetings, and firmwide updates. Contribute to the design and enhancement of team processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement and leverage data-driven insights to identify process improvement opportunities. Partner with Human Capital and APPS leadership to support organizational design, hiring, and people initiatives within the team. Assist in managing consultant and vendor relationships, including tracking engagements, budgets, and deliverables. Ensure clear, consistent, and professional written communication across APPS deliverables, including reports, presentations, and leadership updates. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree with a record of academic achievement. 2-5 years of relevant work experience in top-tier consulting firms, corporate strategy, investment banking, or financial services. Proactive self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives workstreams independently. Quick learner with strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously improve. Proficient in both PowerPoint and Excel; able to structure clear presentations and perform effective quantitative analysis (advanced Excel skills such as financial modeling, data visualization, and automation strongly preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy (including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive summaries). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas to diverse audiences. Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across teams and seniority levels. Genuine interest in Private Equity and the broader asset management industry. Pay Range 110,000-175,000 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.