Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Apollo

Apollo
Apollo
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Position Overview

The Assistant primarily provides administrative support to a team of executives in the ever growing Credit group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general, administrative and/or project-based work. The position may also require providing additional support to other members of the team.

Primary Responsibilities- Schedule and organize meetings, conferences and off-sites including all related logistics/materials - pro-actively address conflicts and exercise strong judgment based on priorities, seeking guidance as needed- Arrange complex travel plans and compose detailed itineraries, obtain necessary travel documents and visa coordination- Screen a large volume of incoming calls and greet guests in a professional and courteous manner- Prepare and edit relevant materials for team, including Word Documents, and Excel Spreadsheets- Allocate and process expenses for executives, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system- Provide support in the recruitment process of new hires; liaising with recruiters, arranging interviews and help to onboard- Manage work priorities independently and respond to business outside of normal business hours as needed- Perform other related general administrative tasks for executives as assigned and required- Coordinate closely with team and other assistants to provide phone coverage and back-up assistance


Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's Degree or five or more years of administrative assistance experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines- Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities - Must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action- Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Role continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy- Superb written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required- Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint- Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment- Experience in the finance industry is preferred but not required

About Apollo

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.

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