The Firm

Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $11.5B of assets under management, including permanent capital. Prospect pursues multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity and structured credit. Prospect has 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 140 experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of two Administrative Assistants, the Administrative Manager, and the Office Manager to provide overall daily support for the business.
• Provide backup for main reception coverage as needed.
• Welcome and greet visitors and employees, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or accompany them to their designated destinations.
• Handle incoming inquiries and direct them to the appropriate department(s).
• Register and confirm expected visitors and guests with building security.
• Order office supplies and other common use items for office and remote employees, including café supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight, shipping supplies, etc.
• Review, code, and approve expenses and expense reports using Concur.
• Coordinate meetings, including managing the conference room calendars, ordering food, set up the conference room and interact with visitors and clients.
• Ensure all floors are stocked with snacks, beverages, and general office supplies.
• Retrieve, scan, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages daily.
• Manage various daily reports.
• Assist with companywide events including weekly office lunches and other social events.
• Coordinate and set up Zoom meetings, managing from start to finish flawlessly.
• Responsible for handling general administrative duties such as copying, filing, faxing, printing, binding, typing, and assisting with ad-hoc projects.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor that reflects the values and standards of the organization.
• Learn and adapt the firm’s procedures, processes, and techniques, ensuring optimal alignment with the firm’s overarching goals and objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of administrative experience, preferably within the financial services or legal sectors.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• A friendly, approachable attitude and enjoys working with a team.
• Strong ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Highly motivated, driven to learn new skills, and proactive in seeking opportunities to contribute and enhance value.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, fostering a cooperative atmosphere and contributing to shared goals and initiatives.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000 plus annual discretionary performance-based bonus. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and performance.