Ethics Director

Overview

This role involves leading the development and enforcement of ethical standards around AI systems at Soledad Data Solutions. The Ethics Director ensures that autonomous decision-making technologies are fair, transparent, auditable, and compliant with current and emerging regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update Soledad's AI ethics framework, policies on model risk, and playbooks for incident management.
• Oversee the AI risk evaluation process for the launch of new products, for customers, and for specific use cases.
• Monitor and interpret AI-related regulations such as the EU AI Act and NIST AI Risk Management Framework, transforming these guidelines into technical requirements.
• Conduct customer trust engagements including risk assessments, audits, and producing assurance documentation.
• Collaborate with research teams to assess bias, perform adversarial testing, and create comprehensive model documentation like model cards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent expertise in technology law, policy, or AI governance.
• At least seven years of experience bridging legal/policy domains with practical technology applications.
• Excellent writing abilities capable of creating policies accessible to non-legal professionals.
• Comfort and proficiency in working closely with technical teams and understanding detailed model evaluation reports.
• Familiarity with critical review processes involving privacy, security, and model risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with standards such as the NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or interacting with industry regulators including the FTC, OCC, or FDA.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit a resume in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format (maximum size 10 MB). The recruitment process gathers some voluntary demographic information for compliance and inclusivity monitoring but does not affect hiring decisions. Candidates must confirm their legal authorization to work in the United States and disclose visa sponsorship requirements if applicable.