Jul 02, 2026

Apollo Credit in Europe

Hi all,

Has anyone here got any insight into Apollo’s Direct Lending strategy?

I’ve been contacted by a headhunter regarding a role that’s part of a new European office build-out focused on middle-market lending. Since Apollo doesn’t have a huge presence in Continental Europe (at least from what I’ve seen), I’d love to hear from anyone with firsthand knowledge.

I’m particularly interested in:

* Team culture
* Compensation
* Hours / work-life balance

I’ve always heard Apollo has a reputation for being one of the toughest funds in terms of hours. Is that also true on the credit/direct lending side, or is the experience different from private equity?

For context, I have around 5 years of Direct Lending experience. I’d also be interested in getting a sense of what compensation might look like at that level.

Would really appreciate any insights or color. Thanks!

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