Application Guide
How to Apply for Global Wealth EMEA Sales - France | Associate
at Apollo
🏢 About Apollo
Apollo is a global alternative asset manager known for its innovative capital solutions and commitment to sustainable, impactful investing. With a strong presence in EMEA, the firm offers a dynamic environment where employees work on complex, high-profile transactions across private equity, credit, and real assets.
About This Role
As an Associate on the Global Wealth EMEA Sales team, you will be responsible for capital raising efforts in France, collaborating with senior team members and global specialists. This role is impactful as it directly supports investor relationships and the distribution of Apollo's investment products to French institutional and wealth management clients.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing investor inquiries and coordinating with product specialists to update marketing materials for an upcoming roadshow. You could then join a call with a French institutional investor to discuss Apollo's latest fund, followed by preparing a pitch book for a meeting with a wealth management client. The afternoon might involve analyzing competitor fund flows and drafting responses to LP due diligence requests.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Apollo Is Looking For
- A candidate with 3+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or investor relations at an alternative asset manager or investment bank, with a proven track record in capital raising.
- Native or fluent French speaker with excellent English communication skills, capable of building relationships with French-speaking LPs.
- Strong understanding of private markets (private equity, credit, real assets) and financial markets, with the ability to synthesize complex information for investor materials.
- Top-tier undergraduate degree, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
📝 Tips for Applying to Apollo
Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience in capital raising or investor relations within alternative assets, quantifying results where possible (e.g., 'Raised €X million from French institutional investors').
Demonstrate your knowledge of Apollo's investment strategies by mentioning specific funds or products (e.g., Apollo's credit or private equity offerings) in your cover letter.
Showcase your French language fluency by submitting a bilingual resume or cover letter, or by mentioning your experience working with French-speaking clients.
Emphasize any experience with roadshows, pitch books, and investor marketing materials, as these are key responsibilities.
Research Apollo's recent deals and sustainability initiatives, and subtly reference them in your application to show genuine interest.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Highlight your experience in capital raising for alternative assets, specifically with French LPs or wealth managers.', "Demonstrate your understanding of Apollo's unique value proposition in sustainable and impactful investing.", 'Showcase your ability to collaborate across teams (product specialists, IR) and manage operational aspects of investor relations.', 'Emphasize your fluency in French and cultural familiarity with the French market.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Apollo's recent press releases and news articles about their EMEA expansion and sustainability initiatives.
- → Understand Apollo's fund structures, particularly their private credit and equity products targeted at wealth management clients.
- → Familiarize yourself with the French institutional investor landscape, including key pension funds, insurance companies, and wealth managers.
- → Study Apollo's corporate culture and values, especially their approach to 'innovative capital solutions' and impact investing.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Apollo or the specific requirements of this role (e.g., French fluency, private markets experience).
- Focusing too much on investment banking experience without linking it to sales or investor relations in alternatives.
- Overlooking the importance of operational support and marketing material preparation, which are key parts of the job.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!