Paralegal, Compliance

The Company Youll Join

Carta connects founders investors and limited partners through world-class software purpose-built for everyone in venture capital private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65000 companies in 160 countries Cartas platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build invest and scale with confidence.

Cartas Fund Administration platform supports 9000 funds and SPVs representing nearly $185B in assets under management with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune Forbes Fast Company Inc. and Great Places to Work Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions dont work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Cartas software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - its a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems Youll Solve

At Carta our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Compliance Analyst youll work to:

• Dig into transaction structures. Work closely with private equity deal teams to understand deal anatomy identify counterparties and conduct risk analysis with a focus on AML bribery financial crime and reputational exposure.
• Unpack complex entity ownership. Review ownership and control structures fund vehicles SPVs partnerships trusts to build a complete and accurate picture of who sits behind every transaction.
• Drive the materials-gathering process. Liaise with deal teams legal compliance and counterparties to obtain the documentation needed to complete KYC reviews on time and to a high standard.
• Keep deals compliant. Collaborate with clients legal and compliance teams to ensure their transactions meet AML/CTF regulations internal policies and jurisdiction-specific requirements flagging issues early so deals dont stall at closing.

The Team Youll Work With

Youll be joining our Compliance Transactional Sub Division under Carta Law.

This team works at the intersection of private equity deal-making and regulatory compliance conducting KYC due diligence on complex asset management entities to ensure every transaction Carta supports is clean compliant and defensible. Youll partner with deal teams lawyers and compliance professionals on live transactions involving fund structures SPVs and multi-jurisdictional counterparties.

About You

• Early-career with strong legal or compliance foundations. You have 1-2 years of working or internship experience in a legal sector role internship or graduate position with working knowledge of legal administration document review and regulatory compliance.
• Analytically minded and meticulous. You work through complex structures carefully and methodically you catch what matters and document it clearly.
• A clear communicator in writing and in conversation. Your written work is precise and professional; your verbal communication gives counterparties and colleagues confidence that you know what youre doing.
• Deadline-oriented and adaptable. You manage multiple priorities under pressure without losing accuracy and youre energised not overwhelmed by a fast-moving compliance environment.
• Curious about private markets. Familiarity with fund structures offshore jurisdictions (Cayman Luxembourg) or KYC screening tools (WorldCheck Refinitiv RDC) is a meaningful advantage. ICA or ACAMS certification is a plus.

At Carta youre not just an employee. Youre a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful relentless unconventional and kind; representing Cartas Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally to challenge the status quo; working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.

Disclosures:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed please connect with the talent partner via email.
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