AML Compliance, Senior Associate

The Company You’ll Join 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 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. You'll be joining our Inbound Compliance team.
This team sits at the front line of Carta's compliance function, managing the intake and resolution of KYC requests on behalf of some of the world's leading asset managers and private equity firms. You'll work in a high-volume, client-facing environment where accuracy, speed, and regulatory fluency aren't optional. At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. As a Senior KYC Analyst in Inbound Compliance, you'll work to:
Take ownership of sophisticated inbound requests, manage the full lifecycle from intake through delivery, and act as the trusted point of contact for counterparties and investors navigating multi-jurisdictional compliance
Lead by example in accuracy and regulatory rigor, contribute to evolving the team's processes and documentation standards, and help junior analysts develop their judgment on complex entity structures and regulatory requirements
Uphold the regulatory bar across multiple jurisdictions. Review and validate KYC documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with AML, KYC, and applicable international frameworks across EU, UK, and US regulatory regimes, and make the call when something doesn't pass muster
Stay ahead of a moving target. Monitor evolving KYC/AML regulations globally and apply updated requirements to daily work, ensuring Carta's compliance posture keeps pace with regulatory change and sharing insights with the broader team
You also think beyond the immediate task to consider process improvements and team capacity

• 4+ of hands-on AML/KYC experience. You have a deep working understanding of global KYC and AML frameworks and can apply them practically to complex scenarios. You've reviewed entity structures, managed KYC refreshes, and fulfilled due diligence requests across different regulatory regimes. AML/KYC certifications (ICA, ACAMS) are strongly encouraged
• You're comfortable supporting junior analysts, explaining your reasoning, and helping others develop their judgment. You assess complex situations, apply the right framework, and move forward with minimal supervision. Experienced in complex legal entities. You have solid exposure to corporate banking, legal services, or fund compliance environments and are particularly comfortable with offshore jurisdictions like Cayman and Luxembourg
• Building a compliance career. You have a genuine commitment to professional development in AML/CFT compliance and legal services, with an appetite to take on increasing responsibility over time

You've worked with AI tools or technology-driven workflows in a compliance or legal context and know how to leverage them to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Prior experience in financial or legal services. A background at a law firm, legal services provider, fund administrator, or the compliance or legal department of a financial institution or asset manager.
Familiarity with KYC documentation and AML instruments. Experience reviewing or preparing KYC documentation packs, AML comfort letters, or UBO declarations.
Knowledge of private markets structures. Familiarity with fund formations, GP/LP relationships, and offshore holding structures
Regulatory framework expertise. Prior exposure to US (FinCEN) AML/CFT regulatory frameworks
working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets. Carta's compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hour hours per week before overtime Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.
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