Principal, Global Corporate Credit – Automotive

Position Overview

Apollo is seeking a Principal to join its Industry Research group focused on the Retail and Automotive verticals. The candidate will work as part of the Corporate Credit team on all stages of the investment process and focus on new and existing investments across the capital structure in the automotive industry. The role includes credit opportunities spanning performing loans and bonds to special situation credit opportunities, including private credit.

The Principal will contribute to initial diligence, investment committee process, monitoring and reporting to support PMs across the Apollo Credit platform.

• Partner with Sector Head to support all investment‑related activities including new issues, secondary and portfolio monitoring.
• Serve as a point person on the team to conduct exploratory research and perform analytics on potential investment opportunities.
• Daily responsibilities include modeling, quantitative financial analysis, due diligence and quarterly reporting.
• Work with the industrials team to develop investment committee memoranda, materials for senior team members and ad‑hoc projects including portfolio monitoring, reporting and investor requests.

• 10+ years of investment banking, advisory (leveraged finance, financial sponsors, restructuring) or buy‑side credit investing experience.
• Strong interest in credit investing.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (top‑tier Excel and PowerPoint skills required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of maturity, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Specific experience and interest in the automotive and/or retail industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Apollo’s benefit programs are designed to offer meaningful coverage for you and your family.

$300,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is 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 may vary from the amounts listed here.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity and complies with all applicable discrimination and equal‑opportunity legislation. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of 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.