Research Associate – Apollo Thematic Investing

Apollo is seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Research Associate to join the Apollo Thematic Investing (ATI) team. ATI is a cross‑platform research and insights function designed to sharpen Apollo’s investment edge across asset classes and strategies. The team operates at the intersection of macroeconomics, markets, technology, geopolitics, and long‑term secular trends, and is AI‑native by design. This role is primarily research, writing, and investment insights with a strong emphasis on thematic analysis, market research, and investment‑oriented thinking.

• Draft, edit, and refine a range of ATI outputs, including thematic research reports, market commentary, presentations, investor materials, and internal communications.
• Translate complex investment and market concepts into clear, structured, and compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of investment theses and presentations that effectively communicate views on emerging themes, market risks, and disruptive trends.
• Maintain high editorial standards, ensuring analytical rigor, consistency, and clarity across ATI materials.
• Assist in preparing research presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and investment teams.
• Support the coordination and execution of research workflows across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Track research inputs, supporting data, and project timelines to ensure efficient execution and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain organized research materials, files, and supporting documentation across shared platforms.
• Assist in developing scalable research and content workflows, including the integration of AI‑enabled research and productivity tools.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and AI‑based tools to improve research efficiency and thematic analysis.
• Conduct thematic and market research across macroeconomics, geopolitics, technology, business cycles, and secular industry trends.
• Support the development of ATI’s core investment themes and long‑term research priorities across Apollo’s investment verticals.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative research inputs into clear investment narratives and thematic frameworks.
• Tie secular and market themes to potential investment implications and opportunities across asset classes.
• Analyze market data, economic indicators, industry trends, and company developments to support thematic research work streams.
• Partner with investors and cross‑functional stakeholders to gather inputs, validate research findings, and refine investment perspectives.

• 3–5 years of experience in investment research, strategy, equity research, investment banking, consulting, macro research, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics, asset classes, and investment concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and industry research capabilities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas without losing nuance.
• Experience producing research reports, market commentary, presentations, or investment‑oriented content.
• High intellectual curiosity with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top‑tier accredited institution, ideally in Economics, Finance, Political Science, International Relations, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Quantitative, statistical, or data analysis experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools, research automation, or data analytics platforms is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); strong PowerPoint and presentation drafting skills preferred.

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas without losing nuance.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging content across formats.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic and market dynamics.
• Ability to identify and distill key themes, trends, and investment implications.
• Strong presentation development and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly in research accuracy and quality control.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgment in handling sensitive or market‑relevant information.
• Comfort working with data, charts, and analytical frameworks.