Paralegal, Compliance

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record Carta brings together the software services and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity fund managers use to run administration and reporting and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55000 companies and 1.8M equity holders in 160 countries and 10000 funds and SPVs representing $250B in assets under management Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune Forbes Fast Company Inc. and Great Places to Work.

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Youll be joining our Compliance Transactional Sub Division.

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.

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 Transactional KYC 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.

• 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.

Cartas compensation package includes a market competitive salary equity for all full time roles exceptional benefits and for applicable roles commissions plans. Our compensation range for this role is:

Cartas compensation package includes a market competitive salary equity for all full time roles exceptional benefits and for applicable roles commissions plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary commission if applicable) range for this role is:

• $53635 - $67065 in Hamilton NJ (hourly rate of $25.79 - $32.24)
• $59945 - $74955 in Seattle WA (hourly rate of $28.82 - $36.04)

*Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hour hours per week before overtime

We are hiring for multiple levels and locations so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography experience and expertise and other factors.

Disclosures:

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