Paralegal, Compliance

Carta Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carta is seeking an entry-level Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance – Transactional Sub Division under Carta Law. You will work with deal teams, legal and compliance to perform KYC reviews, assess AML/CTF risks and verify ownership structures behind transactions.

We value curiosity about private markets, attention to detail, clear writing, and timely work in a fast-paced environment. 1–2 years of relevant experience and familiarity with fund structures and KYC tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years in legal sector, internship or graduate role with regulatory compliance exposure.
• Analytical and meticulous approach to complex structures and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication for counterparty and internal audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure in a fast-moving compliance environment.

Responsibilities

• Dig into transaction structures and analyze deal anatomy with AML, bribery and reputational risk focus.
• Unpack ownership structures (funds, SPVs, partnerships, trusts) to map holders behind transactions.
• Gather documents for KYC reviews by coordinating with deal teams, legal and counterparties.
• Ensure deals comply with AML/CTF rules and internal policies, flagging issues early.

Skills

Legal/compliance basics

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Private markets curiosity

Tools

WorldCheck

Refinitiv

RDC

Job description

The Company You’ll 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 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ 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 don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s 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 You'll 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, you'll 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 don't stall at closing.

The Team You'll Work With

You’ll 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. You’ll 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 you're doing.
• Deadline‑oriented and adaptable. You manage multiple priorities under pressure without losing accuracy — and you're 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, you're not just an employee. You're a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind; representing Carta's 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.
• Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
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