Position Overview

The Assistant primarily provides administrative support to the Enterprise Solutions team; a Managing Director and four Principals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general, administrative work. The position may also require providing additional support to other members of the team as and when needs dictate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Screen incoming calls and greet guests in a professional and courteous manner

• Schedule and organize meetings and where off-site or overseas all related travel logistics including flights, hotels and visa coordination

• Prepare and edit relevant materials for team, most particularly Excel Spreadsheets

• Allocate and process expenses for professionals, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system. Tracking team expenditure to ensure in-line with budget.

• Tracking and processing of invoices in PeopleSoft, updating the department budget accordingly

• Tracking Workday schedules for oversea travel and update reports in Excel

• Manage work priorities independently and respond to business outside of normal business hours as needed

• Perform other related general administrative tasks for executives as assigned and required

• Organise team social events throughout the year, again within budget

• Coordinate closely with team and other assistants to provide phone coverage and back up assistance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or four or more years of administrative assistance experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines

• Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities – must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action

• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Role continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

• Superb written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required

• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment

• Experience in the finance industry is preferred but not required

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

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.

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the roe. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.