Loan Operations Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview

Apollo is a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $938 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025. We seek to deliver excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum, from investment grade credit to private equity, through our integrated platform spanning yield, hybrid, and equity strategies. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we provide innovative capital and retirement solutions to institutions and individuals worldwide.

Apollo Insurance Solutions Group ("ISG") is seeking an Associate to join its Middle Office Operations team in El Segundo. This role is integral to supporting trade lifecycle management, investment funding, collateral management, and portfolio operations across ISG's insurance investment portfolios.

The Associate will work closely with front office, investment accounting, technology, custodians, and external counterparties to ensure accurate execution, strong controls, and timely resolution of operational matters. This position offers meaningful exposure to a broad range of asset classes and the opportunity to contribute to process enhancements within a growing, high-performing platform.

• Support end-to-end trade lifecycle management across fixed income, structured products, alternatives, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLOs, equities, and primary market transactions

• Monitor trade settlement activity and proactively resolve discrepancies with brokers, custodians, front office, and internal stakeholders

• Execute and review investment funding and wire processing transactions in accordance with ISG policies and regulatory requirements

• Perform daily holdings and cash reconciliations between custodians and internal investment accounting systems; investigate and resolve breaks in partnership with Accounting

• Manage collateral processing activities, including margin calls, substitutions, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Assist with portfolio rebalancing support, account onboarding, and asset setup within internal systems

• Execute and document SOC-1 and SOX control procedures; support internal and external audit requests

• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational scalability efforts in partnership with Technology and senior team members

• Maintain accurate runbooks and procedural documentation to support a controlled and repeatable operating environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience

• 3-6+ years of experience in investment management, asset management, or insurance asset management operations

• Experience supporting Middle Office or Back Office functions across multiple asset classes

• Familiarity with physical settlements, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLOs, and primary market transactions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Proficiency with systems and tools such as Bloomberg, Excel (advanced functions), CTM, DTCC Alert, SWIFT, VBA, or SQL

• Exposure to collateral management processes and alternative investment operations

• Experience incorporating technology and AI to improve workflow automation or data integrity initiatives

Pay Range

Apollo 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.