Principal, Syndicate IG (ACS)

About the role

The High-Grade syndicate business was established in 2021 and has grown to generate $400mm in fees, representing one of the largest and fastest verticals within Apollo Capital Solutions. As the business has grown the need for mid-level execution resources has become more profound with 20+ HGCS transactions coming to market in 2025, in addition to the CLO and ABS businesses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviewing investment opportunities and advising investment teams on how to optimize structural features to enhance marketability without compromising the objectives of our issuer clients
• Work with the team to develop syndication strategies, tailored around asset class, return profile, and duration objectives
• Develop or expand firm relationships with existing and new institutional investment partners
• Cook up and coordinate with the capital formation team in CPS to develop an investor selection audience to advance asset management objectives while reducing exposure for Apollo and Affiliates to target holdings
• Lead marketing calls with prospective institutional partners to syndicate transactions to existing and potential firm asset management clients
• Mentor junior staff and amplify the impact of ACS across the firm

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7+ years in capital markets, structured finance, or investment banking. Proven track record in syndication strategy, investor relations, or asset management.
• Deep understanding of credit structures, asset classes, and return/duration objectives. Ability to analyze and optimize structural features for marketability without compromising issuer objectives.
• Strong network and experience building relationships with institutional investors and asset managers.
• Skilled in leading marketing calls and presenting complex transactions to prospective partners.
• Ability to develop tailored syndication strategies and investor selection frameworks.
• Commercial acumen to balance firm objectives with risk mitigation.

About Apollo

Apollo’s purpose is to help secure their future. We strive to be the leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals, and the leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects, and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses and are a leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today, where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference. We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who outperform expectations, challenge convention, champion opportunity, lead responsibly, and drive collaboration as one Apollo team.

Our Benefits

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. The pay range for this position is $300,000, and 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.