Chief Financial Officer of Engineering
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10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within asset management, financial services, or technology-driven organizations. Strong track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive strategy, investment planning, and operational execution. Experience in the financial management of technology or related businesses, with a clear understanding of the unique dynamics of engineering and platform investments. Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial governance. Comfortable working with and interpreting large data sets, with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations. Familiarity with financial systems and demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and automation. Strong background in working across functions including Treasury, Human Capital, and Accounting Policy. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for senior audiences. CPA and/or CFA preferred. Competencies Strategic Influence: Able to shape financial direction and connect Engineering’s work to firmwide priorities. Execution Orientation: Ensures financial commitments are delivered on time, with accuracy and discipline. Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across Engineering and corporate functions. Change Leadership: Comfortable driving process improvements and adopting new systems and tools. Analytical Rigor: Brings strong quantitative skills and structured problem-solving to financial challenges. 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 Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law. Pay Range $225,000 – $315,000Apollo 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.
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Chief Financial Officer of Engineering
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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.
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. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
The CFO of Engineering is responsible for providing financial leadership, oversight, and strategic support to the Engineering Organization. This role manages budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance, ensuring accurate and timely alignment of Engineering’s financial posture with firmwide requirements. The CFO will oversee depreciation tracking, cost management, and drive improvements in automation, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
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