Principal - Head of CPS India

Position OverviewABOUT APOLLOApollo 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.OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur 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. 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.A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:Outperform expectationsChallenge ConventionChampion OpportunityLead responsiblyDrive collaborationAs One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.OUR BENEFITSApollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm's benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefitsPOSITION SUMMARY: Apollo is actively recruiting a highly motivated individual to join our Client & Product Solutions ("CPS") team as Chief Operating Officer and Regional Business Lead for India.In this multi-faceted role, the individual hired will be a key leader as we continue to build and scale Mumbai as a strategic asset for the CPS business and broader firm. In partnership with both the Apollo India Leadership and CPS COO teams, this individual will play a critical role in the management and operations of the CPS Mumbai ("CPSM") team, while also acting as a thought partner and key player in driving the COO team's strategic initiatives in the Region.RESPONSIBILITIES:The role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including but not limited to:Drive Communication/Connectivity Across Regions:  Serve as a member of Apollo India Leadership Team; Ensure communications and pertinent updates at India Enterprise level are disseminated effectively to the CPSM Team.Develop expert level understanding of the CPS business (e.g., strategic objectives, global growth plans/priorities, business overviews, etc) in order to represent interests/strategies effectively.Partner closely with various Enterprise Solutions teams (Compliance, Human Capital, COE Mumbai, etc) for region-specific messages and follow up.Develop deep, trusted relationships with CPSM employees and global managers.Team Strategy & Execution:Support business leaders in aspects of team strategy to help drive efficiencies, scalability, technology and best practices.Act as a thought partner and advisor to CPSM employees and global managers alike. Evaluate and champion the CPS team's strategic priorities in India. This will include partnering with Global Leads on a variety of issues/challenges.Team Management: Lead and manage a team of junior COOs focused on CPS, based out of India (~4 FTEs). In addition, serve as primary or secondary manager for CPS Director level vertical leads. Provide oversight and leadership to CPSM team broadly, and maintain close connectivity with each global business lead across COO, DDE, DCR, Product Management, etc.Champion Culture:Partner with CPSM Leadership Team to lead efforts on culture, including but not limited to: Team building, cross-training, organizing/leading regular meetings, coordinating social events, citizenship/benevity efforts.Project Management: Manage and drive key strategic projects and initiatives for the COO team in Mumbai.Drive Operational Efficiency: Apply a disciplined, rigorous approach to all aspects of team operations.Proactively identify areas that would benefit from additional process/procedure/discipline and bring the right people together to determine and implement solutions.Establish a framework and protocols for communication and execute across the CPSM team.Execute on ad hoc requests from senior management; examples include preparing communications, strategy updates and reporting.Manage aspects of day-to-day operations (e.g., team communications, seating, org charts, team best practices, etc)Act as centralized resource for office visit coordination to/from Mumbai. Help stakeholders understand visa situations/processes, etc. where needed.Financial Management: Active contributor to the annual planning and budgeting processes (comp and non-comp) with a focus on the India Region.Partner with Human Capital and Global COOs on management of recruitment budget as well as headcount planning and prioritization.Responsible for functional forecasting to ensure ongoing cost efficiency.Meeting Coordination & Management: Oversee the organization, content creation and follow up for CPSM team meetings (local and global)CPS Ambassador: A key element of the role is to understand and represent CPS at the India Enterprise level.Qualifications & Experience17+ years of prior experience within an investment bank, alternative asset management firm or other high caliber institution Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications.Team player and relationship builder with proven ability to work across business lines.Outstanding project management skills and excellent operations and analytical acumenSuperior people management and leadership skillsDeep, proven ability to influence stakeholders.Strong relationship building skills. Must establish self as credible and trusted partner amongst a wide variety of global stakeholders.Proactive and organized self-starter with a positive attitude, demonstrated work ethic, strong attention to detail and advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPointAbility to operate in complex environment with multiple stakeholders across the platform.Bachelor's degree required/Advanced degrees optional.  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, gender/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 role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.