Research Associate – Apollo Thematic Investing

About the role

The Research Associate will play a critical operational function at the center of ATI’s research and content ecosystem, supporting the development, editing, organization, and distribution of high-impact research and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Research Content and Communication
  • 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
  • Aid in preparing research presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and investment teams
• Research Operations and Workflow Management
  • 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
  • Aid 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
• Thematic Research and Investment Insights
  • Conduct thematic and market research across macroeconomics, geopolitics, technology, business cycles, and secular industry trends
  • 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 workstreams
  • Partner with investors and cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, validate research findings, and refine investment perspectives

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 workstreams 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

Special Skills Required

• 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
• Comfort working with data, charts, and analytical frameworks