Principal, APAC Finance

Position Overview

The individual will lead the Asia Business Finance team, partnering closely with the CFO for Europe and Asia Pacific, the Head of Asia Pacific and senior business leaders to advance Apollo’s strategic priorities across the Asia Pacific region. The role combines strategic finance business partnering to drive regional financial performance with managerial oversight of fund controller teams in Hong Kong and Mumbai.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with regional business leads and COOs to track key financial performance metrics and business drivers, leveraging insights to support informed decision-making and providing an independent perspective and constructive challenge.
• Support Investment teams on new business activities including new fund and SPV structures working closely with other internal teams across Legal, Compliance, Operations etc.
• Maintain a strong control environment and financial reporting process by overseeing the fund controller team responsible for NAV and financial statement production for Funds and SPV entities, investor reporting, internal management reporting as well as overseeing work of Administrators and other service providers.
• Represent the APAC region to ensure the nuances of APAC countries are well understood in global finance forums.
• Collaborate with global finance teams on key data, process and automation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners including auditors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in Financial Services, ideally within an alternative asset management firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or relevant field preferred; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• ACA, CPA, or equivalent qualification is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of current financial industry topics relevant to Apollo’s business.
• Proven track record in strategic finance business partnering and fund accounting experience.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams across locations and developing top talent.
• Proactive, results-orientated, with the ability to see the big picture and take ownership of tasks through to completion in a demanding and dynamic pan Asia Pacific environment.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly to diverse local and global stakeholders.

ABOUT APOLLO

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus 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. As of September 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $908 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

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.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – 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
• Drive Collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

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. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.