Analyst - Asset Servicing

Position Overview

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.

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. 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 expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As 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 BENEFITS

Apollo 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 benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Apollo is seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual to join its Investment Operations team in Mumbai for its Asset Servicing team.

This team provides investment operational support to various Funds, Separately Managed Accounts and Portfolio companies managed by Apollo, a leading global alternative asset management company. The role focuses on supporting the processing of lifecycle events and asset servicing for a range of loan products including bank debt, mortgage loans, and syndicated loans.

We are looking for a subject matter expert with strong experience in corporate actions or bank debt notice processing, break resolution and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will engage within business operations and possess strong analytical and communication skills to work collaboratively and effectively with various groups.

The candidate should be self-driven, capable of working independently and within teams, is hands-on with experience in working on complex infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asset Servicing & Lifecycle Management

• Process lifecycle events and notices for paydowns, interest, coupons, delayed draws, revolvers, PIK, and cashless rolls.

• Support daily asset servicing tasks for bank debts, mortgage loans, and syndicated loan transactions.

• Monitor and book restructures, bridge/commitment fees, and interest defaults.

• Apply backdated coupon/factor updates as needed.

2. Data Management & Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reconciliation in internal systems.

• Monitor daily reconciliation of cash, position, and accruals, and assist in resolving breaks.

• Work closely with the Middle Office to tie out fund positions monthly.

• Collaborate with the Security Master/Pricing team to set up new securities/symbols and ensure accurate pricing.

3. Reporting & Documentation

• Assist in preparing periodic reports and maintaining up-to-date process documentation.

• Maintain supervisory checklists and evidence control procedures and calculations.

4. Process Ownership & Improvement

• Take full ownership and accountability of processes, including system maintenance, process design, data accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to controls.

• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives and systems enhancement projects.

5. Communication & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to queries and ad-hoc desk requests regarding current, new, or closed investments.

• Ensure clear communication with internal stakeholders and take ownership of follow-ups and issue resolution.

• Regularly communicate with custodians, trustee banks, and administrative agents to confirm payment notices, reconcile statements, and obtain any missing or unclear information related to servicing events.

• Identify and investigate servicing breaks or exceptions and escalate unresolved items appropriately. Maintain logs of servicing issues and ensure timely resolution to minimize impact on financial and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/Master's Degree/Chartered Accountant with focus in Operations/Finance/Accounting would be preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Product knowledge exposure:
  • Corporate Actions – Mandatory and Voluntary
  • Bank Debt/Term Loans/Revolvers
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Public Funds
  • Corporate Bonds
  • Credit Default Swaps
  • Foreign Exchange (FX)
  • Equity/Options (listed and otc)
• Strong knowledge of finance (P&L/NAV/etc.)
• Strong work ethic shows initiative and deep desire to learn and strengthen individual skill set.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload. Someone who encourages continuous improvement.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) is required.
• Experience with VPM, Everest, Thinkfolio and IMActions is a plus.

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.