Director – Bdc-IR – EH

Director – Bdc-IR – EH

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in Fund Marketing and/or Investor Relations, with extensive knowledge of BDC fund structures
• Familiarity with the wealth distribution channel preferred and/or public IR experience viewed favorably
• Keen understanding of what drives best-in-class investor experience, supported by substantial financial / investment analytical experience
• Proven experience working across organizational teams, such as sales distribution and investment professionals, to drive commercial outcomes
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create concise and accurate presentation of investor communications
• Strong sense of initiative, high energy level, outstanding work ethic, and ability to work independently
• Team player, intellectually curious, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with highly confidential information and maintain unequivocal discretion and business standards

Responsibilities

• Partner with members of the Client & Product Solutions team and investment professionals to manage all aspects of the Investor Relations function for our Credit Platform within the wealth channel, with a primary focus on the Apollo Debt Solutions BDC
• Formulate, update and continuously aim to strengthen Apollo’s strategic messages to both prospective and existing BDC investors with effective and timely presentation material
• Write product content and refresh materials on a consistent basis; strive to equip sales teams & investment professionals with best-in-class marketing/support (e.g., whitepapers, performance talking points, content for webcasts, etc.)
• Work with institutional direct lending product teams to ensure consistency in messaging and information relayed externally
• Coordinate review meetings with senior management to inform quarterly processes and subsequently synthesize into external messaging
• Plan and execute client engagement activities in conjunction with client coverage and/or investment professionals
• Continue to refine and build Apollo’s strategy for engaging with prospective investors in the wealth channel (wirehouses, RIAs, independent broker-dealers)
• Point person for distribution partners’ due diligence requests and routine performance updates
• Manage drafting and updating of investor-focused fund documents and filings; ensure relevant information on Apollo’s public website is updated and accurate for registered funds under purview
• Lead peer analysis and competitive intelligence efforts within the direct lending and BDC space
• Strategize with investment teams to ensure funds are operating optimally and provide consistent feedback loop to CPS, investment professionals and other stakeholders at the firm
• Assist in and manage external dialogue with other constituents beyond fund shareholders, such as financing providers and ratings agencies
• Assist with ad hoc projects to support the investment team as needed, with the ultimate goal of influencing best-in-class dialogues with clients that drives fundraising.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the wealth distribution channel preferred and/or public IR experience viewed favorably