Principal, Asset-Backed Finance

1 week ago


El Segundo, United States Apollo Inc Full time
Position Overview

ABF is currently seeking a Principal to join its El Segundo, CA-based investment team to focus on consumer credit and related specialty finance opportunities. Relevant sub-sectors to include auto loans and leases, private student loans, point-of-sale (e.g., home improvement, residential solar, etc.), personal unsecured loans, credit cards, chattel loans, and other granular specialty finance asset types. Prior experience is not expected in each of these sub-sectors; however, a willingness and ability to tackle new sections will be key. The role will require the use of both trading desk and private equity-style skill sets to evaluate, structure, execute, and asset manage investment opportunities and will entail significant cross-platform coordination. The individual will report directly to the responsible Portfolio Manager and will have the opportunity to invest on behalf of a high-profile new initiative within the firm.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Participate in idea generation, sourcing, and screening of potential investment opportunities
  • Provide the relevant Portfolio Manager with analytical and project management support on all investment related activities including credit analysis, valuation, structuring, due diligence, rating agency interaction, 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 data requests / clarifications from external counterparties
  • Lead the preparation of internal investment committee presentations, screening memos, and ad hoc discussion materials including but not limited to business development initiatives, portfolio monitoring, and marketing requests
  • Review / negotiate transaction-related legal documentation with limited senior oversight
  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and market participants
  • The candidate will also be expected to develop an in-depth knowledge of the US consumer finance sector, monitor industry conditions and trends, and pursue initiatives to enhance our analytics, outreach, and research impact
  • Over time, an individual who demonstrates acumen and growth potential will take on additional, higher-level responsibilities and have the ability to operate with greater autonomy
Qualifications & Experience
  • 5-10 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
  • Bachelor's degree 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.)
  • MBA, MFE, and/or progress towards a CFA designation is desirable but not required
  • 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; proficiency in Intex, Basic VBA and SQL is desirable but not 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


Pay Range
300,000

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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