Remote AI Ethics & Policy Architect

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,313,000 - 1,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment offering

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional develop

Engagement with leading experts

Collaborative team culture

Access to resources on AI ethics

Impact on societal trust and tech Adv

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Policy Analyst to join a remote, globally distributed team focused on shaping responsible AI practices. You will research ethical implications, stay current on regulations, and develop internal guidelines to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, governance, and collaboration across legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams, with opportunities to engage external stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Law, Public Policy, Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science or a related field with focus on technology policy or ethics.
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, ethical research, or governance, preferably within the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and their ethical implications (bias, fairness, privacy, accountability).
• Knowledge of current and emerging AI regulations and policy discussions.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to distill complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with AI ethics frameworks and methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging AI ethical issues, policy developments, and regulatory frameworks worldwide.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, guidelines, and best practices for responsible AI development and deployment.
• Assess the ethical risks and societal impacts of AI systems and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams to integrate ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Monitor AI-related legislation and industry standards, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Contribute to the creation of educational materials and training programs on AI ethics for internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of AI governance structures and processes.
• Engage with external stakeholders, policymakers, and academic institutions on AI ethics topics.
• Author reports, white papers, and presentations on AI ethics and policy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Ethical research

Governance

AI concepts

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Law/Public Policy/Ethics/Philosophy/CS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics and Policy Analyst to join a remote, globally distributed team focused on shaping responsible AI practices. You will research ethical implications, stay current on regulations, and develop internal guidelines to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, governance, and collaboration across legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams, with opportunities to engage external stakeholders and