Jay Query
About Jay Query
Jay Query serves as the Senior Director of Private Equity & Alternative Assets at Carta, where he focuses on fractional ownership challenges in private assets. He has a background in operations and strategy, with experience in start-up operations and business development across various roles.
Current Role at Carta
Jay Query serves as the Senior Director of Private Equity & Alternative Assets at Carta, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on addressing challenges related to fractional ownership of private assets. His leadership in this area contributes to Carta's mission of transforming the private equity landscape through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Carta
Before his current role, Jay Query worked at Carta in various capacities. He served as the Chief of Staff from 2021 to 2023, where he played a key role in operational strategy. Prior to that, he was part of the Operations & Strategy team within the Private Equity Group from 2020 to 2021, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies.
Education and Academic Background
Jay Query completed his high school education at Germantown Friends School. He furthered his studies at Phillips Exeter before attending Bowdoin College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in East Asian Studies (Cum Laude) and Economics. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and operations.
Professional Experience in Finance and Operations
Jay Query has a diverse professional background in finance and operations. He worked as a Research Analyst at RetailNet Group LLC from 2014 to 2015, where he gained valuable insights into market trends. He also served as Finance & Operations at Squirrelz, a material sourcing marketplace, from 2015 to 2016 in Shanghai, where he contributed to the company's operational framework.
Specialization in Business Development
Jay Query specializes in building teams from the ground up and incubating new businesses, particularly within the fintech and network effect sectors. His extensive experience in start-up operations and business development equips him with the skills necessary to drive growth and innovation in his current role at Carta.