Athene · 1 month ago
2026 Summer Associate, Asset-Backed Finance – Structured CRE/Business Purpose Loans
El Segundo, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expApollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager seeking a Summer Associate to join its investment team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on consumer credit and specialty finance opportunities, requiring analytical support and coordination with portfolio managers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Participate in idea generation, sourcing, and screening of potential investment opportunities
Provide the relevant Portfolio Managers with analytical and risk management support on all investment related activities including trading, credit analysis, valuation, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and business development initiatives
Engage with Apollo’s quantitative analytics team on a regular basis to ensure the timely delivery of any pending analytical and data requests
Lead the preparation of internal investment committee presentations, screening memos, and ad hoc discussion materials including but not limited to portfolio monitoring, marketing requests, etc
The candidate will also be expected to develop knowledge of the US residential business purpose loans and commercial mortgage backed securities sectors, monitor industry conditions and trends, and pursue initiatives to enhance our analytics, outreach, and research impact
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an MBA or Master's degree (Class of 2027) from a top-tier university with a record of academic achievement (ideally in a field requiring quantitative or technical aptitude such as economics, finance, math, etc.)
2-4 years of relevant experience; prior experience in an investment banking, trading desk, or buy-side asset management role focused on structured credit investments is highly desirable
Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views
Working knowledge of relevant legal matters involving the structuring and operation of structured finance transactions
Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and Bloomberg are required
The ideal candidate will be professional, proactive, well-organized, flexible, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with a close attention to detail
Preferred
MBA, MFE, and/or progress towards a CFA designation is desirable but not required
Proficiency in Intex, Basic VBA and SQL is desirable but not required
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.43B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
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