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2026 Summer Associate, Apollo Sports… at Apollo Global… · New York
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Job Description
Position Overview
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.
Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) is a recently launched permanent capital vehicle focused on providing a range of financing solutions to the global sports and live-events ecosystem. ASC pursues a debt and structured credit-oriented strategy designed to generate attractive yield from durable sports assets with upside potential via equity linked exposure. The platform invests across a wide range of asset types globally.
ASC is closely integrated with Apollo and collaborates regularly with Apollo credit, equity, and capital markets teams, while operating as a dedicated origination platform.
Primary Responsibilities:
Apollo Sports Capital is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented associate who is knowledgeable about the sports industry to support various aspects of the ASC team. The associate will work closely with the ASC COO to operationalize and elevate the business.
Build and maintain simple financial models to support fund level cash management, portfolio monitoring, and scenario analysis
Design, implement, and maintain internal templates, trackers, and operating processes that reduce friction, improve transparency, and streamline communication across the team
Conduct structured, ongoing research on sports leagues, teams, venues, and adjacent assets to ensure the team maintains a current, informed view of the industry
Support event strategy and execution, including coordination, preparation of materials, and tracking measurable KPIs from ASC events
Develop marketing playbooks and origination materials that clearly articulate ASC’s value proposition and are tailored for different counterparties
Build scalable templates for future board and senior stakeholder reporting, including performance summaries, key risks, and strategic updates
Identify and implement practical AI enabled workflows across origination, operations, and reporting that reduce manual effort and improve decision quality
Our Summer Program
Our 10-week Summer Program provides full immersion into the small, dynamic teams that drive Apollo’s innovative investment strategies and access to an unparalleled, apprenticeship learning experience. Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do.
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, with a unique ability to partner at scale and deliver thoughtful, dedicated guidance.
A contributor to global challenges—such as energy transition, technological innovation, and social impact—using investment as a force for good.
As” One Apollo” We:
Outperform expectations
Challenge convention
Champion opportunity
Lead responsibly
Drive collaboration
We believe great work and having fun go hand-in-hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
Qualifications & Experience
Pursuing an MBA or JD/MBA (Class of 2026) with an excellent academic record and a demonstrated interest in finance through previous internships, jobs, and coursework
At least two years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or relevant buy-side experience
Practical interest in applying AI and automation tools to improve workflows, decision making, and productivity
A critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills who expresses their thoughts and ideas clearly both in oral and written communications
Ability to distill financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non technical audiences
A collaborative thinker who can also work independently, multitask, and prioritize competing demands to
Understanding and excitement of the global sports industry
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required
Thrives in a team-oriented environment with a desire to leverage creative ideas and substantive plans to help grow the group
Positive attitude with an engaging and professional demeanor to be an exceptional representative for both Apollo clients and internal counterparts
Nimble and flexible with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Strong PowerPoint and excel skills
Pay Range
160,000-175,000Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.
The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.
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.