Poulam Sarkar is an experienced finance and market data professional with a strong background in contract negotiations, vendor management, compliance, and market analysis. Currently serving as an Associate Director at Apollo Global Management, Inc., since January 2020, Poulam oversees processes related to market data management, invoice lifecycle, and reporting while implementing process improvements through automation. Previously, Poulam held managerial roles at State Street and was responsible for establishing Standard Operating Procedures and reporting for market data expenditures. Additionally, Poulam's experience spans critical vendor reconciliation at Goldman Sachs, payroll processing and HR management at NUANCE, and accounts receivable processes at EY. Poulam holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance.