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Apollo delays hiring junior bankers after pressure from Jamie Dimon

Last updated: June 11, 2025 12:44 pm
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Private equity giant Apollo Global Management has announced that it will be postponing the recruitment of junior associates until next year. This decision comes after a heated standoff between Wall Street banks and private equity firms regarding the hiring of young talent.

In recent years, private equity groups have been recruiting recent graduates with start dates set two years in the future. This allowed the graduates to first undergo a training program at an investment bank before joining the private equity firm. However, this practice has caused tension with top Wall Street banks, with JPMorgan Chase even going as far as to threaten incoming investment bank analysts with termination if they accepted future-dated roles elsewhere within 18 months of starting at the bank.

In a letter seen by the Financial Times, Apollo informed students that it had been targeting for future positions that they will not be conducting formal interviews or extending offers for the Class of 2027 this year. This decision marks a significant shift in the recruitment process for the firm.

Apollo, along with other top-tier investment firms like KKR and TPG, had accelerated the associate recruiting process from the autumn to the summer and then to the spring window between college graduation and the start of investment bank training sessions in July. The firms claim that they were responding to the actions of others in the industry who had started the recruitment process earlier.

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The recruitment timeline has been a point of contention among private equity firms, headhunters, and students, with many feeling overwhelmed by the rushed schedule. JPMorgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, has been vocal about his concerns regarding the recruitment process, labeling it as “unethical” and raising issues of conflicts of interest for graduates.

Senior executives at Wall Street banks have also expressed frustration with the competitive recruitment cycle, where they invest time and resources into training analysts only to lose them to private equity firms. Despite these concerns, most banks have refrained from taking action against the practice, as private equity firms are valuable clients.

Apollo’s CEO, Marc Rowan, echoed sentiments shared by other industry leaders, acknowledging the flaws in the current recruitment process. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to make informed career decisions and avoiding unnecessary turnover within the industry.

In its letter to prospective candidates, Apollo expressed continued interest in connecting with talented individuals and exploring associate opportunities in the future. The firm remains committed to building relationships with potential candidates and ensuring a thoughtful and transparent recruitment process.

This shift in recruitment strategy by Apollo reflects a broader trend in the industry towards reevaluating the timing and ethics of hiring practices, ultimately aiming to create a more sustainable and equitable environment for young talent.

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