Valuations Associate

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 Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers.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.

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The Team You’ll Work With

You’ll be joining our Carta Europe Valuations Team as a Valuation Analyst.

The Carta Europe Corporations Team is focused on providing services to our customers based in Europe and you will work closely with them to deliver audit defensible 409A, EMI and CSOP Valuations. You will also be responsible for answering auditing questions related to the valuation report you have prepared.

The Problems You’ll Solve

As a Valuation Analyst, you will be crucial in providing high-quality, defensible valuation reports for our European clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Valuation Preparation: Preparing financial models and valuation reports for private companies, primarily focused on 409A, EMI, and CSOP valuations.

• Due Diligence: Conducting research and analysis on company financials, industry trends, and market comparables to support valuation conclusions.

• Audit Support: Collaborating with client auditors by providing clear, detailed, and persuasive responses to all valuation-related inquiries.

• Client Communication: Working closely with the Corporations Team and clients to ensure all necessary documentation and information are received in a timely manner.

• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing enhancements to valuation methodologies and reporting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Technical Expertise: Sharing your deep understanding of Valuations with our Product Team to introduce product improvements;

• Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner;

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Carta’s software platform and products;

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical professional with a passion for financial modeling and understanding private market dynamics.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

• Experience in business valuation, corporate finance, accounting, or a related role.

• Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex valuation concepts clearly to non-experts and auditors.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, audit-defensible work.

• Comfortable learning quickly and taking on new challenges

• Exhibit diplomacy, tact, and poise under pressure when working through customer issues as well as a strong sense of curiosity to solve problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progress toward a relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, ASA, CPA/ACCA).

• Experience with European valuation regulations, specifically 409A, EMI, and CSOP.

• Familiarity with the startup and venture capital ecosystem.

• Understanding of valuation methodologies (e.g., DCF, comparable company analysis, transaction multiples).

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.

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