Executive Assistant & CEO Operations at Carta

San Francisco, California, United States

Carta Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Financial TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives or other relevant role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Independent problem solver with a proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, adapting messaging for different internal and external audiences
  • Professionalism and discretion, balancing confidentiality with transparency

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted business partnerships with Carta’s CEO, their internal stakeholders, and other key Cartans across the business
  • Understand how Carta operates and its core products and offerings, including team responsibilities, office locations, and priorities to inform CEO’s schedule and travel calendar
  • Proactively and accurately manage heavy calendars (internal and external meetings), resolve conflicts, and serve as the central point of contact for CEO’s logistics for key external events and conferences
  • Introduce operational efficiencies for key aspects of CEO operations, including task management, meeting preparation, and information transmission to the organization
  • Develop and manage a system for the CEO to efficiently triage and respond to emails and Slack messages, oversee inbox management, handle email replies, and ensure timely follow-ups
  • Manage all aspects of expenses and travel, including visa requirements, detailed itineraries, bookings, and timely expense processing, while adhering to company policies
  • Collaborate on strategic priorities within the Office of the CEO and with the Chief of Staff to ensure company priorities are met

Skills

Calendar Management
Executive Support
Stakeholder Management
Operations
Event Logistics
Travel Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Business Operations
Communication
Organization

Carta

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

About Carta

Carta provides a platform that helps businesses, particularly startups and investment firms, manage their fundraising processes more efficiently. The platform offers a variety of tools and services that assist in asset management, back office automation, and portfolio insights. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence, which helps businesses make informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta simplifies the process of equity sales for employees and investors, making it easier to navigate what can often be a complicated area. Unlike many competitors, Carta focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of services that not only streamline fundraising but also support audit, tax, and valuation needs. The goal of Carta is to make the fundraising journey faster, easier, and more cost-effective for its clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,097MTotal Funding
SERIES_GCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks
Equity
Employee liquidity every 12-18 months

Risks

Increased competition from startups like Slice threatens Carta's market share.
Recent data breach raises concerns about Carta's data security.
Decline in venture deal count on Carta's platform indicates potential business slowdown.

Differentiation

Carta offers a comprehensive platform for managing equity electronically.
Carta provides real-time market intelligence powered by machine learning.
Carta simplifies equity sales for employees, stakeholders, and investors.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital equity management solutions benefits Carta.
Corporate Transparency Act creates a new market for Carta's compliance solutions.
Rising Series A valuations boost demand for Carta's services.

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