Director, Product Strategy

Director, Product Strategy

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo is seeking an individual to join the Client Portfolio Management & Innovation (CPMI) team to focus on product strategy and the development of new product solutions for distribution channels globally.

As a part of Client & Product Solutions division, CPMI is focused on optimizing Apollo’s capital formation strategies through these innovative products and / or projects.

Specifically, the CPMI team is responsible for driving strategic and sustainable capital formation efforts via high-impact client engagement and innovative products & their adjacencies.

The Individual will assist in strategic initiatives like refining the product roadmap,





researching new product ideas and avenues of potential organic growth, as well as driving projects forward to bring these ideas to fruition.

Primary Responsibilities :

As a part of CPMI’s Product Strategy vertical, the Individual will :

Uncover potential new product development opportunities, ways to expand Apollo’s product footprint (e.g., broader distribution reach), or capital formation initiatives

Develop research-driven views and assist in communicating research findings and recommendations internally and potentially to any external partners, as relevant

Help refine the product roadmap and drive go-to-market plans in addition to managing various work streams to drive execution of product development & launch

Work in coordination with other CPS professionals, other business strategy teams and enterprise solutions stakeholders to thoroughly vet potential new initiatives

Support broader strategic initiatives (which can span CPS, businesses, and the firm)

Qualifications & Experience

6+ years of prior experience,





preferably within an asset management, wealth management or consulting firm

Deep understanding of alternative asset management, capital markets, and how product distribution / fundraising works

Experience in business development, strategy, research, and synthesis of research findings

Strong ability to multi-task and pivot between research, analysis and written communication of findings

Self-starter with strong ability to think independently, strategically, and outside-the-box to generate new potential organic growth opportunities

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, which will support the individual’s ability to engage in substantive strategic discussions

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) used to clearly present complex business ideas