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Athene · 3 months ago

Associate Director, Valuations - Credit

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager seeking an Associate Director for their Valuations team. This role focuses on Credit portfolio valuation and involves developing valuation methodologies while collaborating with various internal functions to drive business growth.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate construction and provide support for a robust daily valuation process focused on private assets in the Credit segment
Develop and substantiate daily valuation methodologies for private assets, in conjunction with firmwide stakeholders
Review and assess trading and market activity, including assessment versus existing valuations and methodologies. Actively interface with portfolio managers, traders, and deal teams to discuss market conditions, provide feedback, and guide on valuation best practices
Valuation risk management and analytics of private credit portfolio
General valuation process governance, oversight, execution, and socialization with internal and external stakeholders, including investors
Collaborate with investment teams to understand new investments and deal origination assumptions
Ad hoc special projects and new initiatives

Qualification

Valuation methodologiesCredit portfolio valuationCapital markets knowledgeOperational excellenceAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyAlternative investmentsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

6-8 years of related work experience
Knowledge of capital markets, including investment management or trading functions, with a daily risk management and governance focus
Demonstrated history of and interest in operational excellence, including ability to execute processes (e.g., reporting, exceptions identification) comprehensively and seamlessly
Comfort embracing complexity and being versatile day-to-day
Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Illiquid valuations hands on experience and/or familiarity a plus (e.g., bank loans, mezzanine loans, and private equity)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to independently challenge assumptions
Understanding of Alternative Investment strategies and products
Bachelor's or Master's degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field
Strong functional background working with Excel. Familiarity with Capital IQ and Bloomberg a plus

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.

Company

Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Athene has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (17)
2024 (28)
2023 (24)
2022 (22)
2021 (22)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.43B
2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M

Leadership Team

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Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
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Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
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