Investment Operations Analyst

The Firm

Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $9.4B of assets under management, and pursues multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity and structured credit. Prospect has permanent capital and utilizes a long-term, value-oriented approach that employs fundamental bottoms-up research to identify investments that offer attractive risk and reward. With offices in New York City, Connecticut, and Florida, the firm is comprised of 130+ experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work and continuous improvement.

The Position

Prospect Capital is seeking an Analyst to join its Direct Lending and Buyout team on-site in New York in a high-visibility role at the center of the investment process. You will own the performance and portfolio analytics that inform how the team evaluates new credits and monitors existing ones, working directly with senior investment professionals and with the data and systems that support portfolio decisions by the CEO and President.

This person will:

• Lead system configuration, internal and external data integrations, report and dashboard development, and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture and maintain deal activity data, strengthen coverage of origination counterparties, and improve deal flow.
• Automate, run, deliver, and maintain reports for the Senior Leadership team, both standard and ad hoc.
• Maintain and enhance DealCloud CRM data to identify gaps in deal and counterparty coverage and support targeted origination efforts.
• Expand, compile, and manage internal data processes and information flows, including analytics regarding past investments across Prospect’s investment strategies.
• Work with senior investment professionals to create and update presentations and teasers.
• Interface with investment deal teams and C-Suite members of portfolio companies to collect input on deal activity.
• Learn about Prospect’s investment strategies, investment portfolio, investment process, and accounting procedures and systems.
• Understand the business objective behind each request and take initiative to develop creative, efficient approaches to finding and analyzing the data needed to inform decisions, with limited input.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including presenting information effectively to Senior Leaders and C-Suite professionals as required.
• Work independently while partnering effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Candidates should be top performers willing to work hard, in an environment where initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, business operations, sales operations, research coordination, consulting, or a related role. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trackers and deadlines, communicate clearly, and develop efficient processes for gathering and validating information from multiple stakeholders. Recent graduates with outstanding organizational and analytical skills will also be considered.
• Experience with DealCloud or comparable CRM / deal-management platforms preferred, particularly in private equity or alternative investments; familiarity with PitchBook, Preqin, Bloomberg, or their APIs is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, operations management, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

This role owns the firm’s deal data, which requires:

• Working proficiency in Excel, including creating clear, well-formatted reporting templates, tables, and charts, and using basic formulas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience maintaining multiple trackers and managing recurring deadlines.
• Clear, proactive communication and the ability to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, follow up on outstanding requests, and prepare reports for senior management.
• Resourcefulness and sound judgment in gathering information, checking data for accuracy and completeness, and improving reporting processes.

Additional preferences:

• Understanding of financial statements, loans, and private equity structures preferred.
• Grasp of core financial concepts, paired with a genuine desire to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in private credit and private equity.
• Rigorous attention to detail and an analytical mindset; takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and makes decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging Senior Leaders and C-Suite professionals.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 plus annual discretionary performance-based bonus. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and performance. 

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and AD&D. You'll also have access to pretax benefit accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Commuter accounts. Our perks go beyond the basics with a mentorship program, daily in-office paid breakfast and lunch, company-sponsored ski and sailing trips, and regular happy hours. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.