Operating Executive Program

Prospect Capital Management; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Capital Management seeks an Operating Executive to collaborate with the investment team on acquiring opportunities across the United States. After a successful transaction, you will become President & CEO of the acquired company, taking full ownership of strategy and operations.

You will be accountable for overall P&L performance, designing and executing growth initiatives, and leading the company’s day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience with a proven track record of successful P&L ownership and/or service as CEO, President, or General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a business including strategy, operations, finance, and team development.
• Drive profitability and cash flow growth with an emphasis on EBITDA generation.
• Own and pursue growth initiatives and oversee day-to-day operations post-acquisition.

Skills

Senior management experience

P&L ownership

Strategy execution

Leadership

Growth initiatives

Job description

Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $9.4B+ 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.

Operating Executive Program

As an Operating Executive with Prospect, you will collaborate with our investment team to identify and pursue attractive acquisition opportunities across the U.S. Following a successful transaction, you will step into the role of President & CEO of the acquired company, taking full ownership of strategy and operations.

In this capacity, you will be accountable for overall P&L performance, designing and executing growth initiatives, and leading the company’s day-to-day operations. As the senior-most executive within the business, you will partner closely with Prospect and the company’s board of directors, playing a central role in shaping the company’s long-term direction and value creation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience, with a proven track record of successful P&L ownership and/or service as CEO, President, or General Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of a business, including strategy, operations, finance, and team development.
• Strong track record of driving profitability and cash flow growth, with an emphasis on EBITDA generation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the appetite to assume significant responsibility, balanced by the discipline to manage fiduciary obligations to diverse stakeholders.
• History of proactively building revenue and increasing profitability through business development and growth initiatives.
• Excellent professional references and a reputation for integrity and sound judgment.