Apollo Global Management

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Interview Tips

Based on Fintern research · 3–4 rounds (with case study)

1. 1

   Apollo specialises in complex, often contrarian credit situations. Understand the firm's strategy of investing across cycles and in dislocated assets — this is not vanilla buyout investing, and your preparation should reflect that.

2. 2

   Credit analysis is paramount. Be ready to analyse a company's debt capital structure, identify covenants and their implications, assess interest coverage and leverage ratios, and opine on default probability under a stress scenario.

3. 3

   LBO mechanics matter, but Apollo also tests whether you understand how leverage affects risk — not just returns. Know what can go wrong in a leveraged buyout and how to structure downside protections.

4. 4

   Prepare a pitch for a distressed or undervalued credit investment. Apollo rewards candidates who can identify risk/reward asymmetry, articulate downside protections (collateral, structural seniority), and size position risk.

5. 5

   Show that you understand Apollo's integrated platform across credit, private equity, and real assets. A candidate who understands the whole firm — and can discuss how the businesses interact — stands out meaningfully.

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