Paralegal, Compliance

jobr.pro; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 53,635 - 67,065; Full time

Job summary

Carta is seeking a Transactional KYC Analyst in Hamilton, NJ to work at the intersection of private equity deal-making and regulatory compliance. You will conduct risk analysis, review ownership structures, and help ensure transactions are compliant.

You’ll collaborate with deal teams, legal and compliance professionals on live transactions, with opportunities to grow in a fast-moving private markets environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of working or internship experience in a legal sector role, regulatory compliance, or related field.
• Strong analytical mindset and meticulous approach to complex structures.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a professional presence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving compliance environment.
• Familiarity with fund structures, offshore jurisdictions, or KYC tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dig into transaction structures with deal teams to identify counterparties and assess risk.
• Unpack ownership structures such as fund vehicles, SPVs, partnerships, and trusts.
• Drive materials-gathering and documentation for timely KYC reviews.
• Keep deals compliant by coordinating with legal and compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

KYC

Regulatory compliance

Legal administration

Analytical thinking

Written communication

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 Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers.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 Team You’ll Work With

You’ll 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. You’ll partner with deal teams, lawyers, and compliance professionals on live transactions involving fund structures, SPVs, and multi‑jurisdictional counterparties.

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 Transactional KYC 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.

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.

Salary

Carta’s compensation package includes a market‑competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commission plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:

• $53,635 – $67,065 in Hamilton, NJ (hourly rate of $25.79 – $32.24)
• $59,945 – $74,955 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

• 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.
• For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report.
• Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta‑external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [e-mail].