Strategy & Operations Associate - Insurance Solutions

Position Overview

Apollo's Insurance Business Solutions Group (ISG), based in El Segundo, CA, is looking for a Strategy & Operations Associate to sit at the center of a fast-moving, high-impact business. In this role, you'll work directly with the COO and senior leadership to drive organizational change, redesign critical business processes, and ensure the firm's non-investment functions scale with its rapidly growing domestic insurance advisory business.

The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting foundation (e.g., Big 4, top-tier strategy or operations firm) and thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution - comfortable owning complex, cross-functional initiatives from design through delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

Drive multi-disciplinary teams to achieve organizational change by applying best practices and techniques in program and project management, business control process design and reengineering, and workshop facilitation. In addition, support the COO by managing cross-functional initiatives, various reporting needs, and supporting strategic alignment of Apollo’s domestic insurance advisory business. Specific responsibilities include:

• Drive initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the ISG while facilitating the adoption of new control processes, technologies, and organizational structures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Advise and support the COO office in managing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to ensure successful outcomes

• Develop and employ effective reports and other artifacts to facilitate initiatives, memorialize key decisions, and provide an audit trail around organizational enhancements.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve business control processes and practices across ISG, engaging with key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns and ensure their buy-in and support.

• Track the progress of initiatives, assess their impact, and make necessary adjustments to ensure success while identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies proactively

• Respond to ad-hoc requests from senior leaders, including preparing communications, root cause analysis reporting, and project timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience at a management consulting firm, (Big 4, Strategy or operations consulting), in a corporate strategy, business transformation, or process improvement role.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes, managing organizational change initiatives, and advising senior stakeholders on strategic and operational improvements.

• Experience analyzing complex business problems, conducting root cause analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.

• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, build stakeholder alignment, and drive initiatives from inception through execution in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly through both written and verbal channels

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project management or workflow tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.

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.