Rachel Sapers
About Rachel Sapers
Rachel Sapers serves as the VP and Chief Compliance Officer at Carta, where she leads the global compliance program and develops compliance-related services for customers. With extensive experience in anti-money laundering and compliance roles at E*TRADE and Guidehouse, she possesses strong relationship-building skills and expertise in monitoring tools.
Work at Carta
Rachel Sapers serves as the VP and Chief Compliance Officer at Carta, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on building, enhancing, and scaling Carta's compliance program. She leads the global compliance initiatives, which encompass core compliance, brokerage, transfer agent, anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and international compliance across the APAC and EMEA regions. Additionally, she is responsible for developing compliance-related services and products for Carta's customers. Sapers also holds the position of Head of KYC and AML compliance at the company.
Previous Experience at E*TRADE
Prior to her tenure at Carta, Rachel Sapers worked at E*TRADE in various roles. She began as a Senior Manager in AML from 2010 to 2012. She then progressed to the position of Director of Anti-Money Laundering from 2012 to 2016, and subsequently served as Vice President of AML from 2016 to 2017. Her time at E*TRADE spanned a total of seven years, during which she developed significant expertise in compliance and anti-money laundering practices.
Career at Guidehouse
Rachel Sapers held the position of Associate Director at Guidehouse from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she contributed to compliance and regulatory initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in anti-money laundering and compliance. Her experience at Guidehouse further solidified her expertise in managing compliance programs and building relationships with various stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Sapers earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Bryn Mawr College, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. She later pursued a Master of Science in Finance at Baruch College, completing her studies in 2004. Sapers possesses expertise in compliance monitoring tools, including Actimize, which is utilized for surveillance and compliance purposes. Her educational background and professional experience have equipped her with the skills to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and manage multiple demands.
Industry Engagement
Rachel Sapers actively participates in industry discussions and events. Notably, she participated in a virtual event focused on the Corporate Transparency Act, where she engaged with FinCEN’s David King. This involvement highlights her commitment to staying informed on regulatory changes and contributing to the compliance community.