Courtney Garcia
About Courtney Garcia
Courtney Garcia serves as the Managing Director and Head of Investment Risk at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position she has held since 2021. She has a strong background in finance, having worked at various prestigious firms and holds degrees from Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Courtney Garcia serves as the Managing Director and Head of Investment Risk at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the investment risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her leadership contributes to the firm's ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and manage risk effectively.
Professional Experience
Courtney Garcia has extensive experience in the finance sector. Prior to her current role at Apollo, she worked at PIMCO for a total of 13 years, where she held positions as EVP and SVP of Risk Management. She also served as an Associate in CDO Structuring at Barclays Investment Bank for a brief period. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Analyst at Cadogan Management LLC for two years.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Garcia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Financial Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2007. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
Board Membership at Bronx Children's Museum
Since 2022, Courtney Garcia has been a Board Member at the Bronx Children's Museum. In this capacity, she contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities for children in the Bronx area.