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Principal Compensation ConsultantCarta • Seattle, WA, United States
Principal Compensation Consultant

Principal Compensation Consultant

Carta • Seattle, WA, United States
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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 Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers.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.

Compensation Principal Consultant

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. The role is the senior, hands‑on expert responsible for ensuring our compensation strategy and operations are ready for this next stage of growth. You will solve our most complex compensation challenges ensuring we can attract and retain top‑tier talent while aligning with business interests.

  • Design and model our future‑state executive and broad‑based compensation programs (cash, bonus, and equity)
  • Lead the preparation of all compensation‑related materials for public filings, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) and proxy tables, in close partnership with Legal and Finance
  • Develop and implement company compensation philosophy, including peer group selection, job architecture, and market‑based salary structures
  • Act as the senior compensation consultant to HR Business Partners and Recruiting, providing expert guidance on complex executive offers, promotions, and retention packages
  • Establish and run scalable, SOX‑compliant compensation processes (e.g., annual review, equity refresh) and systems to support our growing organization
  • Create communication and enablement materials to educate leaders, managers, and employees on private and public company compensation programs

The Team You’ll Work With

Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, you will be a senior IC on the compensation team. You will collaborate frequently with our Executive team, Board of Directors, and the greater People Team to attract and retain top talent. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role where you will be expected to both guide a team of experts and personally drive our most complex compensation challenges, from IPO readiness to long‑term equity strategy. Your work will be at the center of building the critical infrastructure to support Carta's next stage of growth.

About You

  • 12+ years of experience in compensation, with a deep focus on public company and pre‑IPO environments
  • Demonstrated, hands‑on experience designing and modeling complex executive and broad‑based equity programs (e.g., RSU, ESPP, performance equity)
  • Deep expertise in public company compensation governance, including preparing proxy disclosures (CD&A), working with compensation committees, and ensuring SEC and SOX compliance
  • Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for a senior audience
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, “build‑from‑scratch” environment as a hands‑on senior individual contributor who can drive both strategy and execution
  • Compensation

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

  • $224,000–$280,000 in San Francisco and New York
  • $212,800–$266,000 in Seattle
  • Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

    EEO & Disability Accommodation

    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. 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 security@carta.com.

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