Inbound Compliance Analyst (KYC)

About the role

The Inbound Compliance team at Carta 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 are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake, processing, and timely resolution of inbound KYC requests from clients and their counterparties, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and every response meets the standard.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for KYC inquiries, giving clients clear, confident answers on global KYC requirements so they can move their transactions forward.
• Review and validate KYC documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with AML, KYC, and applicable international frameworks, 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, so the team always has a clean audit trail.
• Monitor evolving KYC/AML regulations globally and apply updated requirements to daily work, ensuring Carta's compliance posture keeps pace with regulatory change.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented under pressure, catching what others miss and doing it consistently, even when managing a high volume of concurrent requests against tight deadlines.
• Confident and client-ready, able to hold your own in KYC conversations with senior stakeholders and counterparties, assertive, professional, and knowing when to escalate versus when to resolve.
• 1-2+ years of regulatory experience, with a working understanding of global KYC and AML frameworks and the ability to apply them practically.
• A proactive decision-maker, assessing the situation, applying the right framework, and moving forward with minimal supervision.
• Experience with complex legal entities, particularly familiarity with offshore jurisdictions like Cayman or Luxembourg.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, law, business).
• Experience: 1-2+ years of regulatory experience, preferably in a financial services or compliance role.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of KYC and AML regulations and frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Carta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Market-competitive salary
• Equity for all full-time roles
• Exceptional benefits
• Commissions plans for applicable roles

The compensation range for this role varies based on location and experience, ranging from $53,635 - $67,065 in New Jersey to $63,100 - $78,900 in San Francisco.