Remote AI Ethics and Compliance Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote AI Ethics and Compliance Lead to establish and uphold high ethical standards across AI initiatives. You will guide responsible AI development, mitigate bias, privacy, and transparency risks, and work with globally dispersed teams.

The role focuses on embedding ethics into the AI lifecycle, collaborating with legal, engineering, product, and policy teams to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, AI Act, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technology ethics or governance field.
• 7+ years in technology ethics, AI governance or related fields.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML and ethical challenges.
• Experience creating ethics frameworks, risk methods, compliance programs.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy regulations and AI laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Carry out ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Ensure AI systems comply with regulations and ethical principles.
• Provide guidance and training on AI ethics and compliance.
• Monitor global AI ethics trends, regulations, and societal concerns.
• Establish processes for ethics review of high-impact AI systems.
• Engage with regulators, academics, and industry groups on governance.
• Maintain documentation related to AI ethics and compliance.
• Foster an organizational culture of ethical awareness and responsibility.

Skills

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Ethics risk assessment

Policy training

Remote collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, CS or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in AI innovation, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Remote AI Ethics and Compliance Lead. This critical role involves establishing and upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring robust compliance frameworks for all AI initiatives across the organization. Working remotely, you will be pivotal in guiding the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies, mitigating risks related to bias, fairness, transparency, and privacy. You will collaborate with diverse, geographically dispersed teams to embed ethical considerations into every stage of the AI lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI on a global scale from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, product, and policy teams to ensure AI systems are compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, AI Act) and ethical principles.
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams on AI ethics, responsible AI development, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor emerging trends, regulations, and societal concerns related to AI ethics globally.
• Establish processes for ethical review and approval of AI systems, particularly those with high societal impact.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, academics, and industry groups, on matters of AI ethics and governance.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to AI ethics and compliance.
• Foster a culture of ethical awareness and responsibility throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field with a specialization in technology ethics or governance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technology ethics, AI governance, legal compliance, or a related field, with a strong focus on AI.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and potential ethical challenges.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ethical frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance programs.
• In-depth knowledge of international privacy regulations and AI-specific legal frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience in public speaking or engaging with policymakers is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful, globally significant projects that define the responsible future of AI.
• Our client provides ample resources for professional development and encourages thought leadership in the field.
• Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes ethical innovation and offers a supportive, collaborative virtual environment.