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Regulatory Compliance Expert - Risk Specialist

ObsidianNew York, NYJune 1st, 2026
Role OverviewMercor is partnering with leading AI labs to engage experienced regulatory compliance and risk management professionals — compliance officers, risk managers, internal auditors, and regulatory affairs specialists — to improve AI systems' reasoning around regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk, and compliance program design. Contributors will apply their expertise in areas such as regulatory examinations, enterprise risk management, compliance monitoring, and policy governance to evaluate and enhance AI performance on compliance and risk-specific tasks. This is a project-based opportunity with potential for ongoing engagement depending on performance and project needs.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to regulatory requirements, compliance program assessments, risk identification, and control frameworksCreate realistic scenarios based on compliance and risk workflows — regulatory examinations, internal audit findings, risk assessments, policy gap analyses, and remediation planningAnnotate, label, and validate data across compliance use cases (e.g., control testing, regulatory change management, sanctions screening, AML/BSA program evaluation)Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as regulatory standards (FINRA, OCC, FFIEC, FDA, SEC, GDPR, HIPAA), risk frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000), and industry-specific compliance terminologyCollaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for compliance and risk AIIdeal Qualifications3+ years of professional experience in a compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs role at a regulated company, consultancy, or regulatory bodyBackground in one or more areas such as:Compliance program management (financial services, healthcare, pharma, or tech)Enterprise risk management (ERM) or operational riskRegulatory affairs or government relationsInternal audit or assurancePolicy development, training, or third-party risk managementProfessional certifications a plus (CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CRMA, CHC, CCEP, CPA)Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate regulatory and risk workflows into structured evaluation tasksClear written communication and attention to detailCompensation NoteTask Completion PayCompetitive and based on task quality (~$1,150 – $1,450 per completed task, subject to change as the project evolves)Performance BonusTop performers receive a weekly bonus incentive on top of their per task rate!Hourly OpportunityTop performers may be invited to transition to an hourly compensation model based on sustained quality and throughput.J-18808-Ljbffr