What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investor Relations Associate position at Prospect Capital?
The Firm
Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $11.9B 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 100 experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities
- Key team member developing, maintaining, and enhancing communication with Prospect Capital investors.
- Help develop and implement the company’s investor relations and other communications strategies, including positioning and intended messaging to the financial markets.
- Improve and maintain fund investor presentations, website updates and maintenance, ratings agency presentations, and board of director materials.
- Help develop and implement new fundraising initiatives, including marketing materials, due diligence materials, fund terms, and investor targeting and tracking.
- Update information and identify improvements for the company website to communicate with investors more effectively.
- Coordinate with the investment, accounting, legal and other departments on ad hoc research projects.
- Help to compile quarterly valuation reports and board materials for approval.
Candidate Requirements
- Self-starter, problem-solver, excellent communication skills, detail-oriented.
- Two plus years of relevant work experience. Industries / roles considered include investor relations, business development, investment banking, private equity, direct lending, corporate financial planning, consulting, and accounting.
- Understanding of financial statements and closed-end funds preferred.
- Strong Microsoft skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Graphic design skills preferred.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 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.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
