Investment Operations Analyst

Prospect Capital • New York, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Prospect Capital is seeking an Analyst to join its Direct Lending and Buyout team on-site in New York. This high-visibility role is at the center of the investment process and owns performance and portfolio analytics used to evaluate new credits and monitor existing investments. The Analyst works directly with senior investment professionals and with the data and systems supporting portfolio decisions by the CEO and President.

The role leads system configuration, data integrations, reporting and dashboard development, and workflow improvements. It also supports deal activity data collection, internal information flows, investment analytics, and presentations for senior investment professionals. The Analyst is expected to understand the objectives behind requests, independently locate and analyze relevant data, communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and C-Suite professionals, and build familiarity with the firm’s investment strategies, portfolio, processes, and accounting systems.

Requirements

• 1–3 years in project coordination, business operations, sales operations, research coordination, or consulting, managing multiple trackers and deadlines and gathering and validating information from stakeholders; recent graduates with outstanding organizational and analytical skills will be considered.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, operations management, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Working proficiency in Excel, including creating clear, well-formatted reporting templates, tables, and charts.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Clear, proactive communication skills, including coordinating inputs, following up on outstanding requests, and preparing reports for Senior Leaders and C-Suite professionals.
• Resourcefulness and sound judgment in gathering information, checking completeness, and improving reporting processes.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of financial statements, loans, and private equity structures.
• Genuine interest in private credit and private equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead system configuration, internal and external data integrations, report and dashboard development, and workflow improvements.
• Automate, run, and maintain standard and ad hoc reporting for the Senior Leadership team.
• Interface with deal teams and portfolio company C-Suite to capture deal activity data and strengthen origination coverage.
• Build and manage internal data processes and information flows, including analytics on past investments across Prospect’s strategies.
• Support senior investment professionals with presentations and teasers.
• Find and analyze underlying data with limited direction, understanding the business objective behind each request.
• Present clearly, in writing and verbally, to Senior Leaders and C-Suite professionals.
• Build familiarity with Prospect’s investment strategies, portfolio, process, and accounting systems.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AD&D.
• Pretax benefit accounts, including FSA, HSA, and commuter accounts.
• Mentorship program.
• Daily in-office paid breakfast and lunch.
• Company-sponsored ski and sailing trips.
• Regular happy hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level