Your key responsibilities
As Technical Advisor, you will work closely with other members of the EMEIA Public Policy team, and with other EY colleagues, to advise on EY’s AI-related public policy priorities through:
- Monitoring AI regulatory and policy developments
- Supporting EY’s internal processes for the development, use and governance of AI through insights on AI policy developments
- Support the development of Points of View and thought leadership on AI policy matters
- Attending and reporting on events and assistance in publication of articles
- Preparation for engagement with business associations, NGOs, think-tanks and academics that are shaping the AI policy debate
- Supporting client engagement with insights on AI policy
- Analysis of AI regulatory developments across EMEIA
Skills and attributes for success
- An understanding of the core technical concepts and developments of AI technology and use cases, with an ability to explain these to an intelligent, but non-expert audience
- An understanding of, and interest in public policy, particularly with respect to AI and technology
- Good understanding of the AI and digital technology policy landscape in the EU, including connections to (cyber) security and data rights and data management.
- Very strong English language writing skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different internal and external audiences.
- Ability to identify and analyze public policy developments. Agility and ability to work in a fast-paced, business environment, overseeing multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- Strategic thinking skills and ability to address complex challenges
To qualify for the role you must have
- Master’s degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence or related digital field
- Understanding of regulatory developments related to AI and related digital technologies
- The ability to work as a member of a diverse high performing team, including by collaborating, being transparent, taking initiative, and working hybrid/virtually if and as appropriate
- Ability to synthesize complex information from various sources
- Willingness to understand EY’s business and the potential impact of AI regulation on EY’s business
- Strong analytical and rigorous mindset
- English language communication skills (written and oral). Strong working knowledge in another European languages would be a significant advantage.
- Ability to deal with unexpected or last-minute requests, while executing more regular tasks and projects
- Demonstrable integrity at all times, and exercise professional good judgement and discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience working AI related projects
Master’s /advanced degree or equivalent university degree in AI or other relevant digital/science area.
PhD in above in related field would be preferred,