Associate, Gwms Sales - Italy Milano

Associate, Gwms Sales - Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Position Overview Apollo is seeking an Associate to support Wealth Management coverage, primarily across Italy, within its Global Wealth Management Solutions (GWMS) EMEA team.

GWMS is a vertically integrated sales channel within Apollo's broader Client & Product Solutions (CPS) ecosystem designed to provide individuals and their advisors access to a growing range of wealth management solutions across yield, hybrid, equity, and retirement services that go beyond the public markets. The Associate will partner closely with the EMEA GWMS team to drive and execute regional sales strategy while also maintaining connectivity with counterparts across the US and APAC on joint initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Partner closely with and support senior EMEA GWMS team members on capital raising efforts

Collaborate with global product specialists and investor relations teams to coordinate information for LP requests and marketing materials

Track record of successfully presenting and pitching to clients and financial advisors

Manage investor research and compile materials for roadshows, presentations, and pitches

Keep abreast of latest product performances updates, proactively providing aftersales for all products with a specific emphasis on evergreen products

Lead operational support on product structuring, marketing/event requests, and updates to marketing materials

Attend research meetings and compile organized summary notes, clearly articulating all follow-ups and deadlines

Own management of Salesforce/CRM activity and related data requests

Provide excellent and professional client service, always representing Apollo's core values

Meaningfully contributes to strategic dialogue and collaborates effectively with CPS colleagues, investment teams, and external partners

Grow into taking ownership of client accounts and building relationships across industry networks

Qualifications & Experience 4-5 years of relevant sales, marketing, or investor relations experience at either an alternative asset management firm, or investment bank

Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university

Italian language fluency essential

Strong understanding of financial markets required; knowledge of private markets landscape (private credit, infrastructure, real estate, private equity) preferred

Takes initiative and is accountable for driving processes to conclusion

Superior interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with external clients

Excellent ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail

Entrepreneurial, self-guided work ethic with results-driven orientation

Excels in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines