Principal, Engineering
Growth Equity Interview Guide
Position Overview
We are seeking an engineer to build our next-generation credit trading platform. The ideal candidate is a proficient software engineer with clear communication skills to work alongside portfolio managers, quants, and traders. They will work with these colleagues to build the foundational infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in independently owning the full software development lifecycle, working with business analysts and project managers to understand the problem statement, and delivering quality solutions on time. They will have the aptitude to quickly learn and embrace new technologies and proven methodologies to build and deliver solutions on time.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and implementation of risk and pricing platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Develop architecture to support core pricing, risk and relative value measures for bonds and swaps.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of the pricing systems.
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to risk and pricing platforms.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into detailed technical design plans.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience
Core FI analytical skills (bonds, swaps, swaptions)
Experience with pricing libraries
Strong python with good OO background & software patterns
Experience on FI Pricing & Risk / PnL, ideally worked on a predict
Experience working with Market & Ref Data for pricing and risk
Experience working with pricing & dependency graphs
Worked on event-based architecture
Financial experience: Public and Alternatives Asset Management is desirable.
Strong documentation capability and adherence to testing and release management standards
Design, development, modification and testing of databases designed to support Data Warehousing and BI business teams
Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, and defect tracking (Azure DevOps, ServiceNow etc.)
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.
Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the roe. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.