Principal, Syndicate IG (ACS)

Position Overview

Apollo Capital Solutions (ACS) is the execution engine behind Apollo’s capital markets and syndication activity, partnering with investment teams and clients across the Apollo platform. The centralized team is designed to support seamless and effective execution on behalf of our clients and counterparties – including corporate issuers, sponsors, investors or large financial institutions, banks and insurers.

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.

Apollo Capital Solutions is seeking a principal with deep structured and corporate finance expertise to contribute to and grow with a marquis business at Apollo, aligned with the firm’s deepest pools of capital.

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
• 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
• Mentoring junior staff and amplifying 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

Our Purpose & 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.

Pay Range

$300,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above. 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.