Does Prospect Capital pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Prospect Capital employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Prospect Capital. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Prospect Capital?

77% of Prospect Capital employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Prospect Capital 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Prospect Capital?

Associate (8) , Vice President (5) , Managing Director (4) , Senior Associate (3) , Investment Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Prospect Capital according to real employee reviews?

"Colleagues are some of the best in the field, but also friendly and welcoming." ((in 7 reviews)); "There is no doubt that the company is highly competitive, but you will truly learn a ton and the people are awesome!" ((in 7 reviews)); "You are made to feel like an individual, where everyone knows your name and you are positively encouraged to approach senior management (Inc." ((in 6 reviews)); "Management always asks for feedback and tries to improve processes." ((in 4 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and approachable, and junior professionals are given real responsibility while still having support when needed." ((in 3 reviews))

Prospect Capital Reviews

4.2

77% would recommend to a friend

(53 total reviews)

John F. Barry III

81% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (53 reviews)

Prospect Capital has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 53 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Prospect Capital employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

53 reviews

5.0

3 June 2026

Strong Team Culture with a High Degree of Autonomy

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team culture with supportive colleagues and a collaborative work environment. Ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy taking ownership of their work and driving results independently.

Cons

Role responsibilities may evolve over time, and expectations are not always clearly delineated.

5.0

5 May 2026

Great place to work with attractive perks and pay

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work for A lot of perks Attractive compensation Great people

Cons

None so far - great place

5.0

16 Apr 2026

Collaborative team with strong mentorship and competitive benefits

Investment analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The role involves thoughtful, detail-oriented investment work, with exposure to complex transactions and a disciplined process. The team is collaborative and approachable, and junior professionals are given real responsibility while still having support when needed. There are strong opportunities to learn across industries and deal structures, with a good amount of mentorship along the way. Compensation and benefits are competitive, including solid healthcare and a sense of stability. The firm also makes day-to-day life easier with meals provided, a dinner stipend in the evenings, and transportation covered for late nights.

Cons

You get direct, day-to-day exposure to the CIO and CEO. That can be intimidating at first, but it’s a real advantage—you’re working closely with two thoughtful, highly capable leaders who are invested in development. There’s also a strong emphasis on structure, with trackers and checklists that keep the team organized and accountable. It reinforces a merit-based culture where people who perform well are recognized, regardless of level.

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