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93913
Department
Apogem Capital
Job Function
Apogem Capital
Location
Richmond,Virginia,United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 4 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 4 days per week
About Apogem Capital
Apogem is a leading private markets solutions provider with decades of experience focused on the middle market. With approximately $44 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, Apogem partners with institutional investors to deliver disciplined underwriting, strategic capital deployment and long-term value creation.
Apogem Capital operates within the New York Life Investment Management platform of companies, supported by the financial strength and long-term stability of a Fortune 100 mutual organization.
The Opportunity
Support the effectiveness and scalability of the private equity investment function at a high quality, growing alternative investment manager. Play a central role in improving how the investment team operates, communicates, and makes decisions.
What You’ll Do
Investment Team Coordination & Information Flow:
- Own the preparation and execution of internal investment team meetings and key forums, ensuring materials, data, and participants are aligned in advance
- Prepare materials and context to enable productive discussions, synthesizing key investment insights and highlighting areas for focus
- Capture, structure, and maintain investment insights, decisions, and themes in a clear and actionable format
- Ensure timely communication of outputs and track follow-ups to drive continuity and accountability across discussions
- Act as a central point of coordination across the team, proactively identifying gaps and ensuring the team is prepared, aligned, and operating effectively
Pipeline, CRM & Data Management:
- Maintain and enhance DealCloud as the system of record for pipeline and relationship management
- Capture investment activity, relationship insights, and decision rationale in a structured format
- Ensure high-quality, consistent data to support reporting and decision-making
Conference & Relationship Coverage:
- Oversee conference and annual meeting coverage and prioritization
- Analyze attendee lists and historical interactions to help prioritize key relationships
- Align internal coverage with team priorities and maintain visibility across engagements
Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
- Analyze data across CRM, pipeline activity, and external engagement to identify trends and patterns
- Proactively identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and surface actionable recommendations to support investment decision-making
- Integrate data from multiple sources to generate forward-looking insights and improve team prioritization
Project Management & Tech-Enabled Process Improvement:
- Translate strategic initiatives into structured, repeatable workflows
- Own continuous optimization of investment team processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements
- Leverage technology (DealCloud, AI tools, automation) to enhance workflows
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes and improve scalability across the investment platform
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS/BBA required with 2 to 5 years of experience in consulting, project management, or investment-related roles
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Familiarity with private markets preferred
- Proactive, systems-oriented mindset
- Project management skills
- Ability to initiate and lead change management
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Limited travel required
Technical & Data Skills:
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DealCloud)
- Strong data analysis capabilities (e.g., Excel, Tableau or similar tools)
- Familiarity with AI and automation tools (e.g., Hebbia, ChatGPT, OtterAI)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
LI-AM1
Job Level: GRADE 25
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
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Job Requisition ID: 93913
Requisition ID
93913
Department
Apogem Capital
Job Function
Apogem Capital
Location
Richmond,Virginia,United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 4 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 4 days per week
About Apogem Capital
Apogem is a leading private markets solutions provider with decades of experience focused on the middle market. With approximately $44 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, Apogem partners with institutional investors to deliver disciplined underwriting, strategic capital deployment and long-term value creation.
Apogem Capital operates within the New York Life Investment Management platform of companies, supported by the financial strength and long-term stability of a Fortune 100 mutual organization.
The Opportunity
Support the effectiveness and scalability of the private equity investment function at a high quality, growing alternative investment manager. Play a central role in improving how the investment team operates, communicates, and makes decisions.
What You’ll Do
Investment Team Coordination & Information Flow:
- Own the preparation and execution of internal investment team meetings and key forums, ensuring materials, data, and participants are aligned in advance
- Prepare materials and context to enable productive discussions, synthesizing key investment insights and highlighting areas for focus
- Capture, structure, and maintain investment insights, decisions, and themes in a clear and actionable format
- Ensure timely communication of outputs and track follow-ups to drive continuity and accountability across discussions
- Act as a central point of coordination across the team, proactively identifying gaps and ensuring the team is prepared, aligned, and operating effectively
Pipeline, CRM & Data Management:
- Maintain and enhance DealCloud as the system of record for pipeline and relationship management
- Capture investment activity, relationship insights, and decision rationale in a structured format
- Ensure high-quality, consistent data to support reporting and decision-making
Conference & Relationship Coverage:
- Oversee conference and annual meeting coverage and prioritization
- Analyze attendee lists and historical interactions to help prioritize key relationships
- Align internal coverage with team priorities and maintain visibility across engagements
Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
- Analyze data across CRM, pipeline activity, and external engagement to identify trends and patterns
- Proactively identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and surface actionable recommendations to support investment decision-making
- Integrate data from multiple sources to generate forward-looking insights and improve team prioritization
Project Management & Tech-Enabled Process Improvement:
- Translate strategic initiatives into structured, repeatable workflows
- Own continuous optimization of investment team processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements
- Leverage technology (DealCloud, AI tools, automation) to enhance workflows
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes and improve scalability across the investment platform
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS/BBA required with 2 to 5 years of experience in consulting, project management, or investment-related roles
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Familiarity with private markets preferred
- Proactive, systems-oriented mindset
- Project management skills
- Ability to initiate and lead change management
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Limited travel required
Technical & Data Skills:
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DealCloud)
- Strong data analysis capabilities (e.g., Excel, Tableau or similar tools)
- Familiarity with AI and automation tools (e.g., Hebbia, ChatGPT, OtterAI)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
LI-AM1
Job Level: GRADE 25
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
All Candidates Please Click Here
Job Requisition ID: 93913
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding New York Life OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Target actuarial and financial analyst roles
New York Life's heaviest OPT hiring concentrates in actuarial, investment, and financial analysis functions. Prioritize roles that explicitly list SOC codes tied to your degree field, since matching your major to the role strengthens your STEM OPT eligibility case with USCIS.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask New York Life's recruiter to confirm active E-Verify participation before signing anything, because starting work before verification is complete can jeopardize your STEM extension timeline entirely.
Align your OPT start date with New York Life's hiring cycle
New York Life runs structured analyst programs with fixed start dates, typically in June and July. Apply during the preceding fall recruiting season so your OPT EAD activation window aligns with their cohort start, avoiding gaps that could affect your authorized work period.
Search verified OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter New York Life job listings by visa type, so you're only applying to roles the company has historically hired OPT students for. That signals clearly to recruiters that you've done your homework and aren't applying speculatively to roles unlikely to support your authorization.
Request H-1B sponsorship intent conversations early
New York Life does sponsor H-1B for employees transitioning off OPT, but not every role or team commits to it at offer stage. Ask directly during final-round interviews whether the team has sponsored H-1B for previous OPT hires, giving you time to assess cap-timing risk.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation in advance
If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator before applying. Insurance-sector roles at New York Life often require confirming your degree maps to a U.S. bachelor's in a related field to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for later H-1B sponsorship.
New York Life OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York Life sponsor OPT visas?
New York Life doesn't sponsor OPT directly since OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to you as an F-1 student. What New York Life does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD, particularly in actuarial, finance, and technology roles. For STEM OPT extensions, New York Life must be enrolled in E-Verify, which it is.
Which departments at New York Life hire the most OPT students?
Actuarial science, investment management, financial analysis, and technology are the primary functions where New York Life brings on OPT students. These teams recruit through structured analyst and rotational programs, most of which align with STEM-designated degree fields in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and finance, strengthening your STEM OPT extension eligibility.
How do I confirm my OPT role at New York Life qualifies for the STEM extension?
Your role must correspond to a STEM-designated SOC code that matches your degree field. Check the SOC code listed in your offer documentation against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO at your university also needs to authorize the extension, so loop them in at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires.
Does New York Life sponsor H-1B after OPT ends?
New York Life does sponsor H-1B visa for employees who demonstrate strong performance during their OPT period. The transition isn't automatic, so confirm H-1B sponsorship intent with your manager or HR contact well before your OPT expires. The H-1B cap lottery registration window typically opens in March, so timing matters significantly for your planning.
How do I find open OPT roles at New York Life?
Migrate Mate lets you filter New York Life job listings specifically by OPT hiring history, so you can identify which roles and teams have supported OPT students before. Cross-reference that with New York Life's careers page to find active openings, then apply during the fall recruiting season when most analyst program positions open.
How does New York Life hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. New York Life can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check New York Life's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.