IWG Central Regional Director

Position Overview

Apollo is seeking a highly motivated Regional Director to join the Central team. The Regional Director's primary responsibility is to drive fundraising results across Apollo’s suite of investment solutions, both perpetual and episodic, through the IWG Channel. The Regional Director will be accountable for developing and managing relationships with RIA’s and IBD’s across the market—regardless of firm AUM. This individual should be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-centric environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and energetic, possess a strong understanding of both capital and private markets, and have a proven track record of raising and retaining assets within the independent channel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Drive fundraising across Apollo’s perpetual and episodic product suite, focused on a specific territory of advisors/firms under their coverage. This role will focus on the Central region.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners across the firm to cultivate a deep understanding of the investment approach and results in order to represent all facets of the firm’s products internally and externally.
• Position Apollo’s strategies in a highly commercial and impactful manner with financial advisors around the country.
• Develop and deliver investment, market, and business communications to existing and prospective clients in one-on-one, small group, and large audience presentations.
• Provides updates on overall financial markets performance, economic trends, and the overall investment outlook as articulated by Apollo.
• Act as a spokesperson for the investment team with the ability to present a deep understanding of the investment process, market outlook, and strong advocate for the services.
• Oversee a range of talent both on the internal sales desk and in the field
• Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, Product Management, CPMs, etc to ensure impactful marketing materials are being created to reach prospects/clients.
• Penetrates specific target opportunities within the region to capitalize on strength of Apollo’s offerings and to implement sales campaigns.
• In depth understanding of the independent marketplace including growth drivers, investment styles, cadence of investment, and the ability to both educate and overcome objections.
• Excel at specific fund positioning and messaging to correlate with research and marketing campaigns of Apollo’s focus firms.
• Manage and train team (direct and indirect) to become self-sufficient in positioning and messaging within the context of their typical customer forms of interaction (e.g., one-on-one, short phone call, etc.).

Professional Requirements & Personal Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of sales cycle
• Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in financial services industry
• Prior experience working with institutional investors and financial advisors
• Prior knowledge/work experience in alternative investments required
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Must work effectively with other groups in the organization and collaborate as necessary
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential, sensitive information
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications/functions required including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of CRM, preferably Salesforce
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Series 7 and 63 licensed
• Demonstrates integrity, high-energy and motivation to succeed

Pay Range

$200k- $225k

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.

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