Position Overview Apollo is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its Portfolio Risk team in London at the Principal level. This role will focus on providing independent oversight, analysis, and challenge across a range of credit and multi-asset portfolios. The successful candidate will partner closely with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders to assess portfolio construction, identify key risk drivers, and influence investment decision-making. The role requires strong technical expertise in credit markets, a deep understanding of portfolio risk analytics, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In addition to core risk oversight responsibilities, the individual will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Apollo’s global risk framework, including the development of analytical tools, models, and processes that support best-in-class risk management. Primary Responsibilities: Monitor and assess portfolio risks across credit and multi-asset strategies, ensuring risks are well understood, appropriately sized, and aligned with investment objectives. Partner with Portfolio Managers and Trading to evaluate portfolio construction, risk exposures, and performance drivers. Conduct detailed risk analysis, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and risk attribution. Provide independent challenge and recommendations to influence investment decisions and portfolio positioning. Utilize and enhance proprietary risk systems to analyse exposures, correlations, and tail risks. Develop and implement analytical tools (including Python-based solutions) to improve efficiency and insight generation across the risk platform. Collaborate with Technology and Analytics teams to advance risk infrastructure and modelling capabilities. Prepare and present clear, concise risk reporting to senior management and investment teams. Engage with global stakeholders across Risk, Investment, and Technology teams to ensure consistency and best practices. Contribute to strategic initiatives within the Investment Risk function, including framework enhancements and process optimisation. Contribute to building a high-performing risk platform by mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices across regions. Drive collaboration across global teams, ensuring consistency in risk standards, methodologies, and governance. Take ownership of key risk initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance frameworks, tools, and processes. Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, helping to define and evolve the firm’s approach to portfolio risk management in line with business objectives. Qualifications & Experience Significant experience (10+ years) in investment risk, portfolio risk, or market risk, with a strong focus on credit strategies. Deep understanding of credit markets, including cash and synthetic products, structured credit, and derivatives. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in portfolio risk modelling and analytics. Proficiency in Python and/or SQL, with the ability to develop analytical tools and work with large datasets. Experience working closely with Portfolio Managers and influencing investment decisions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to senior stakeholders. Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across global teams. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a quantitative discipline preferred. What Makes Apollo...Apollo Our People Our History Sustainability & Impact Life At Apollo Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.

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