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Risk Engineer Lead, Investment Engineering at Apollo

Risk Engineer Lead, Investment Engineering

Apollo · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Risk Engineer Lead, Investment Engineering

Apollo · NY, US

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About the Role

The Investment Engineering risk team develops Risk Management capabilities that support Apollo’s complex and unique strategies. Embedded with risk, portfolio managers and traders, the group partners cross-functionally to design and deliver the infrastructure required for effective execution and investment management. We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our New York office, working directly with the Credit Risk Management and Trading. This individual will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions. The role requires strong hands-on development skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven record of building high-quality systems that support risk management and investment decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of risk management applications.
  • Deliver reliable, well-tested code within an Agile environment.
  • Support the full software lifecycle: analysis, coding, deployment, and ongoing enhancements.
  • Partner closely with risk managers, traders, portfolio managers, and colleagues to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Participate in design discussions, peer code reviews, and team knowledge sharing.
  • Troubleshoot issues, provide production support, and improve system reliability.
  • Build new tools and integrate existing internal/external into a Apollo risk infrastructure.
  • Act as a mentor to junior developers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of technology experience, including at least 3 years in a trading environment.
  • Proven track record of building and deploying risk management software in production, both for End of day and live risk.
  • Hands-on development experience with Python + Java, web development is a plus.
  • Exposure to risk solutions across asset classes; familiarity with credit products preferred.
  • Experience with risk factor modeling, P&L attribution, and scenario analysis.
  • Strong database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL), with experience in query optimization and data management.
  • Familiarity with messaging technologies such as Kafka and working knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
  • Experience delivering full-stack applications in Agile development environments.
  • Strong initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across levels of seniority and all business areas.

Skills

  • Python
  • Java
  • Web development
  • SQL
  • NoSQL
  • Kafka
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Git

Location

  • New York

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 12+ years of technology experience
  • 3+ years in a trading environment

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Salary/Compensations

  • $190,000 - $315,000

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance.

About the Company

  • 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.
  • Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future.
  • We strive to be: The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
  • The leading provider of capital solutions to companies.
  • A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.
  • We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who: Outperform expectations, Challenge Convention, Champion Opportunity, Lead responsibly, Drive collaboration.
  • As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
  • Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.