Risk & Compliance Safety Specialist at Mercor

Risk & 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.