Experienced Data & AI Ethics
We are seeking a Consultant/ Senior Consultant – Responsible AI Expert to join the Data & AI Ethics team at Deloitte’s Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory in Milan or Rome.
This role is ideal for professionals with a strong technical background in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI engineering, combined with a solid understanding of the ethical, societal, and governance dimensions of AI and data.
Our team collaborates with national and international organizations to shape the responsible adoption of AI and data, to support the design and implementation of governance frameworks for ethical AI and data practices, and to conduct impact assessments and assist clients in aligning AI strategies with global regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) and ethical standards.
Your Role
The Experienced resource will be responsible for:
- Project Execution related to AI and Data Ethics for major national and international clients across various industries and public sector entities
- Contribute to the ideation, development, enhancement of technical AI assurance solutions, such as:
- Fairness and bias auditing tools
- LLM safety evaluation pipelines and safety testing frameworks
- Red-teaming methodologies for generative and predictive AI models
- Robustness, reliability, and performance stress-testing tools
- Automated monitoring and model governance dashboard
- Client Advisory by implementing responsible governance frameworks for AI and data, aligning strategies with regulatory requirements and ethical standards
- Risk Assessment and impact analyses to identify and mitigate societal and ethical risks associated with AI and data use
- Regulatory alignment, translating legal and policy requirements into technical and organizational processes and strategies
What we offer
La retribuzione prevista per questa posizione è compresa tra EUR 33.000 e EUR 34.000 lordi annui per il grade Consultant, e tra EUR 37.500 e EUR 41.000 lordi annui per il grade Senior Consultant in applicazione del CCNL Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi.
La definizione del compenso specifico, inclusi eventuali elementi variabili (come MBO) o benefit accessori, dipenderà dalla valutazione del profilo rispetto ai requisiti della posizione
Winning Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in consulting or in a technology-focused organization, working in quantitative or engineering roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or AI Specialist, ideally with involvement in risk, governance, or responsible AI initiatives
- Degree in STEM disciplines, (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science) or equivalent technical background.
- Hands-on Experience in the end-to-end management of Data Science and Machine Learning projects: design, development, and testing of AI solutions
- Knowledge of Python and the main machine learning and LLM development libraries (e.g., PyTorch, HuggingFace, LangChain)
- Knowledge of modern LLM and agentic AI frameworks and protocols, and prompting engineering techniques
- Familiarity with technical AI assurance techniques, such as bias and fairness evaluation, model explainability, performance and drift monitoring, and robustness checks
- Familiarity of the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) and and key standards and guidelines in AI and data governance
- Ability to translate end-user and stakeholder requirements into technical and functional requirements
- Ability to interpret technical documentation to assess compliance
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience in mentoring and coordinating junior team members
- Advanced knowledge of English, both written and spoken
Nice to have:
- Experience in risk assessment, policy development, and compliance analysis related to AI and data
- Experience with Generative AI, including developing or fine-tuning LLMs or building applications powered by foundation models.
- Experience with technical proposal writing for funding acquisition
- Experience with cloud development (AWS, Azure etc.)
Make an Impact that Matters
Deloitte is a leading global network of professional services firms with over 457,000 people in over 150 countries. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions in Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory, Tax, and Legal. Our goal is to support companies in developing and implementing strategies that are in line with the market.
Sustainability is a key theme at Deloitte. Through our strategies and projects related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, we are committed to promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive growth for the Planet, our people and society.
Learn more about our Corporate Sustainability strategies, including Well-being, our strategy to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of our people, so that they are happy and full of energy in all areas of their lives, and WorldClimate, Deloitte's global strategy to become a Net Zero organization and to guide responsible choices inside and outside the organization.
Interested candidates can submit their application with authorization under Legislative Decree 196/2003. The search complies with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Legislative Decree 215/03 and Legislative Decree 216/03 and is open to candidates of any sexual orientation or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and religious belief. This announcement has been designed in respect of diversity and inclusion.
