Risk Engineer Lead, Investment Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our Investment Engineering risk team in the New York office. This role works directly with the Credit Risk Management and Trading teams to deliver scalable technology solutions that support Apollo’s complex and unique strategies. The position requires strong hands-on development skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven record of building high-quality systems that support risk management and investment decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of risk management applications.
• Deliver reliable, well-tested code within an Agile environment.
• Support the full software lifecycle: analysis, coding, deployment, and ongoing enhancements.
• Partner closely with risk managers, traders, portfolio managers, and colleagues to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in design discussions, peer code reviews, and team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot issues, provide production support, and improve system reliability.
• Build new tools and integrate existing internal/external systems into Apollo’s risk infrastructure.
• Act as a mentor to junior developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of technology experience, including at least 3 years in a trading environment.
• Proven track record of building and deploying risk management software in production, both for End of Day and live risk.
• Hands-on development experience with Python + Java; web development is a plus.
• Exposure to risk solutions across asset classes; familiarity with credit products preferred.
• Experience with risk factor modeling, P&L attribution, and scenario analysis.
• Strong database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL), with experience in query optimization and data management.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as Kafka and working knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
• Experience delivering full-stack applications in Agile development environments.
• Strong initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across levels of seniority and all business areas.

About Apollo

Apollo is a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit, and Real Assets in various regions and industries, we are known for our integrated businesses, strong investment performance, value-oriented philosophy, and our people.

Our asset management business seeks to provide clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity, focusing on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth.

Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits

Apollo’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $190,000 - $315,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and firm performance.