Senior Associate Inbound Compliance Analyst (KYC)

Carta•Seattle, NJ

About The Position

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. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work. 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 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. They're the baseline. In this role, you'll exercise independent judgment on routine matters and mentor junior analysts as they develop their expertise 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 Senior KYC Analyst in Inbound Compliance, you'll work to: Own complex KYC engagements end to end. 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 Guide the team's standards. 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 Keep records airtight and decisions sound. Maintain accurate, up to date records of all KYC requests and documentation in Carta's systems, resolve issues independently where appropriate, and know when to escalate matters to senior leadership 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

Requirements

4+ of hands-on AML/KYC experience.
Deep working understanding of global KYC and AML frameworks and can apply them practically to complex scenarios.
Experience reviewing entity structures, managing KYC refreshes, and fulfilling due diligence requests across different regulatory regimes.
Comfortable supporting junior analysts, explaining your reasoning, and helping others develop their judgment.
Take initiative to improve processes and contribute to team know-how
Assess complex situations, apply the right framework, and move forward with minimal supervision.
Escalate strategically, not reflexively
Solid exposure to corporate banking, legal services, or fund compliance environments and are particularly comfortable with offshore jurisdictions like Cayman and Luxembourg
Write clearly, speak with confidence, and bring the same professionalism to client-facing correspondence as you do to internal work and team collaboration
Handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously without dropping the ball and stay composed under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Genuine commitment to professional development in AML/CFT compliance and legal services, with an appetite to take on increasing responsibility over time

Nice To Haves

AML/KYC certifications (ICA, ACAMS) are strongly encouraged
Hands-on experience with AI in practice.
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.
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
Prior exposure to US (FinCEN) AML/CFT regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

Own complex KYC engagements end to end.
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
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
Maintain accurate, up to date records of all KYC requests and documentation in Carta's systems, resolve issues independently where appropriate, and know when to escalate matters to senior leadership
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