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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer execution trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Execution Trader vs Summer Quantitative Analyst?

AspectSummer Execution TraderSummer Quantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields; some roles prefer prior trading or finance internship experienceUsually a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or finance; strong quantitative and programming skills
Work EnvironmentFast-paced trading floors or electronic trading platforms, focused on executing trades efficientlyResearch-focused, involving data analysis, model development, and programming in a collaborative setting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in investment banks, trading firms, and asset managers during summer internship programsCommon in hedge funds, quantitative trading firms, and investment banks for summer internship roles

The Summer Execution Trader primarily focuses on executing trades efficiently within a fast-paced environment, requiring strong trading and market knowledge. In contrast, the Summer Quantitative Analyst emphasizes developing models and analyzing data to inform trading strategies. Both roles are key summer internship positions in finance but differ in daily responsibilities and skill sets.

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2027 Summer Analyst, Credit Trading

2027 Summer Analyst, Credit Trading

Athene

New York, NY • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Athene rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


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.

Credit Trading Overview

The Global Corporate Credit (GCC) platform is one of Apollo's largest and most active investment franchises, operating as the largest alternative credit platform fully integrated across public and private markets. GCC invests across the full credit spectrum - from liquid public markets to complex private transactions - on behalf of a diverse institutional client base that includes insurance platforms, institutional funds, and separately managed accounts.

The platform operates through a centralized risk and portfolio management model, fully embedded with trading and research, enabling Apollo to move with both scale and speed. The US Corporate Credit trading desk provides execution and risk management across all funds and accounts - including both insurance and non-insurance mandates - in primary and secondary markets, trading corporate bonds, syndicated loans, private credit, credit derivatives, equities, and options. The desk works in close partnership with portfolio managers, sector-focused research analysts, and quantitative teams to source opportunities, optimize execution, and support portfolio construction.

Primary Responsibilities:

At Apollo, we work as one team, partnering across regions and disciplines to share the perspectives and insights that lead to exceptional opportunities. In this role, you will support the trading business, spanning investment grade, high yield, leveraged loans, structured credit, and emerging markets across public funds, separately managed accounts, and insurance portfolios. You will partner with professionals at all levels with unlimited learning potential in one of the most exciting businesses in Credit markets.

As a Summer Analyst, you will:

  • Monitor trading/market activity in real time and surface key observations and feedback to decision makers

  • Coordinate daily with traders, portfolio managers, finance, compliance, and business managers across New York and London

  • Prepare and distribute trade and portfolio summaries

  • Partner with the risk monitoring group to develop and refine portfolio reporting

  • Support the trading desk on trade capture and booking across multiple strategies

  • Resolve trade breaks and settlement issues with counterparties and internal operations teams

  • Maintain professional relationships with executing brokers and dealer counterparts

  • Help improve existing trade allocation processes and implement updated procedures

  • Contribute to ad hoc projects across the team as they arise

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 a BA or BS (Class of 2028) degree from an undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement

  • The individual should have experience in the financial markets and a background in finance with working knowledge of high yield, loan, derivates and equity trading

  • Basic understanding of the capital markets, investment metrics and leverage Finance fundamentals

  • Strong analytical and technical aptitude

  • Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively alongside senior members of the Credit business and across the firm

  • Highproficiencyin Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Bloomberg and Everest

  • Team player with strong work ethic and who excels in a rigorous and fast-paced work environment

Pay Range

110,000

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.


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