AI Ethics and Governance Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Support for ongoing learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking AI Ethics and Governance Analyst to join their dedicated team, working remotely. You will develop and implement policies to ensure AI technologies are developed responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with regulations.

You will collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams, conduct ethical risk assessments, monitor AI systems for fairness, and provide training on AI ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in AI ethics, governance, policy development, or a related compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, machine learning principles, and their societal implications.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and ethical frameworks for AI.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical and ethical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI ethics policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and systems.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, transparency, accountability, and potential biases.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams to ensure responsible AI development.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics and governance best practices across the organization.
• Stay informed about evolving AI regulations, industry standards, and ethical considerations globally.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking AI Ethics and Governance Analyst to join their dedicated team, working remotely. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and frameworks to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with regulations. You will play a key part in shaping the company's approach to AI governance, fostering trust, and mitigating risks associated with AI systems. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of AI principles and a commitment to ethical technology practices, operating within a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI ethics policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and systems.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, transparency, accountability, and potential biases.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams to ensure responsible AI development.
• Provide training and guidance on AI ethics and governance best practices across the organization.
• Stay informed about evolving AI regulations, industry standards, and ethical considerations globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in AI ethics, governance, policy development, or a related compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, machine learning principles, and their societal implications.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and ethical frameworks for AI.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical and ethical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI development.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing learning.
• Work with a team committed to responsible innovation.