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Risk & Compliance Safety Specialist at Mercor
posted 1 year agoRisk & Compliance Safety Specialist | $47–90/hr | Remote US, UK, CA
Join Mercor as a Risk & Compliance Safety Specialist and play a vital role in advancing AI safety. In this flexible contractor position, you will annotate and evaluate AI behaviors to ensure systems are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with human values.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Annotate AI outputs against safety criteria, including bias, misinformation, and unsafe reasoning.
- Apply harm taxonomies and guidelines with consistency, even in ambiguous situations.
- Document your reasoning to support ongoing improvement of safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to provide essential data for AI safety research and risk audits.
- About You:
- Experience in risk management, compliance, or security audits.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP.
- Detail-oriented, structured, and able to track risks and controls effectively.
- Why Mercor?
- Work at the forefront of AI safety and compliance.
- Directly impact how advanced AI systems are deployed and improved.
- Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of AI.
No prior annotation experience is required—just strong judgment, consistency, and a commitment to quality. Compensation varies by project and expertise. Apply now to help make AI safer for everyone.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.