Senior AI Ethics and Compliance Officer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Global collaboration opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics and Compliance Officer to lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive ethical frameworks for all AI initiatives. This fully remote role focuses on fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy across global AI projects.

You will collaborate with legal, product, and engineering teams to embed ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle and stay ahead of evolving regulations and best practices in AI ethics and governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI ethics or regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs and ethical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce AI ethics policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness issues, and potential ethical concerns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international AI regulations and guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams on responsible AI development and deployment.
• Collaborate with legal, product, and engineering teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, research, and best practices in AI ethics and governance.

Skills

AI ethics

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior AI Ethics and Compliance Officer to join their entirely remote team. This critical role will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive ethical frameworks and compliance strategies for all AI initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring that our client's AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly, adhering to the highest standards of fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy. This position is vital for navigating the complex regulatory and ethical landscape of artificial intelligence, working within a company that is committed to pioneering ethical AI practices globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce AI ethics policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI projects.
• Monitor AI systems for bias, fairness issues, and potential ethical concerns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international AI regulations and guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams on responsible AI development and deployment.
• Collaborate with legal, product, and engineering teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, research, and best practices in AI ethics and governance.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, regulatory compliance, or technology governance.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their societal, ethical, and legal implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and ethical frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex legal and ethical issues and provide practical solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with global collaboration opportunities.
• Significant influence in shaping the ethical direction of AI technologies.
• Access to continuous learning resources and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work for a company committed to leading-edge, responsible AI innovation.