What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate, Strategic Finance position at Apollo Global Management, Inc.?
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 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.
Apollo Global Strategic Finance is seeking an MBA intern with a strong finance or general numbers-driven analytical background to join the Strategic Finance function. The ideal candidate will be interested in diversifying their career experience through highly analytical and strategic work and working side-by-side with senior management. Strategic Finance is responsible for the firm’s internal financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, Senior Management reporting, profitability analysis and other financial analysis work. The Associate position is structured to provide exposure across all disciplines of Strategic Finance and build a comprehensive knowledge of Apollo’s businesses and the alternative asset management industry.
Primary Responsibilities
At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead us to exceptional opportunities. You’ll partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of projects across the team.
Our 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into the small, dynamic teams that drive Apollo’s innovative investment strategies and access to an unparalleled, apprenticeship learning experience. This role will be based in NYC, but will require some weekly travel to the Greenwich office. 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.
Our Purpose and 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
Qualifications & Experience
$110,000-$125,000
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.
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.
Apollo Global Strategic Finance is seeking an MBA intern with a strong finance or general numbers-driven analytical background to join the Strategic Finance function. The ideal candidate will be interested in diversifying their career experience through highly analytical and strategic work and working side-by-side with senior management. Strategic Finance is responsible for the firm’s internal financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, Senior Management reporting, profitability analysis and other financial analysis work. The Associate position is structured to provide exposure across all disciplines of Strategic Finance and build a comprehensive knowledge of Apollo’s businesses and the alternative asset management industry.
Primary Responsibilities
At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead us to exceptional opportunities. You’ll partner with junior and senior level professionals on a range of projects across the team.
- Financial Analytics
- Drive analytics and generate complex analyses to support the CFO, COO and the Heads of the Businesses (Private Equity, Credit, Real Assets, and Insurance platforms) on current and potential business initiatives
- Works on ad hoc special projects (e.g., new fund profitability, fund acquisitions, M&A impacts)
- Significant amount of financial modeling required to fully capture business drivers and understand key trends, risks and opportunities
- Apollo Business Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Maintains detailed and flexible models supporting annual budget, long-term plan, monthly and weekly forecast updates (incl. various scenario/”what-if” analyses)
- Generates monthly and quarterly financial reporting tracking actuals vs. budget / forecast for key metrics working with Finance, Business and other departments (Marketing, Legal, etc.)
- Systems Design/Workstream Automation
- Assist with design, user-testing, and implementation of a new software reporting package to be used by the Strategic Finance team
- Common to all primary responsibilities:
- Produces high quality, timely and insightful information to help senior management manage the firm and set direction
- Responds in a timely manner to all ad hoc questions and requests for information
Our 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into the small, dynamic teams that drive Apollo’s innovative investment strategies and access to an unparalleled, apprenticeship learning experience. This role will be based in NYC, but will require some weekly travel to the Greenwich office. 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.
Our Purpose and 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, with a unique ability to partner at scale and deliver thoughtful, dedicated guidance.
- A contributor to global challenges—such as energy transition, technological innovation, and social impact—using investment as a force for good.
- Outperform expectations
- Challenge convention
- Champion opportunity
- Lead responsibly
- Drive collaboration
Qualifications & Experience
- Pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree (Class of 2027) with an excellent academic record and a demonstrated interest in finance through previous internships, jobs, and coursework
- 4-5 years of financial analysis experience, ideally in Investment Banking, Big-4 valuation, Financial Institution FP&A, or advisory services; experience in accounting a plus
- Highly analytical; Excellent Excel-based modeling skills are required
- Exceptional PowerPoint presentation skills are required
- Strong analytical thinking and financial reasoning capabilities with ability to think creatively
- Heightened attention to detail and organizational skills
- Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly demanding, rapidly changing environment
- Operates with high energy and a “can do” attitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
$110,000-$125,000
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 : $110,000 - $125,000
