The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Recent Graduate (Law/Ethics/Tech)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Foundational understanding of regulatory texts, meticulous documentation, basic project screening.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently accurate work
- Proactive learning
- Asking insightful questions
- Ability to work independently on defined tasks
- 2
Compliance/Risk Analyst from Regulated Industry
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Translating existing compliance experience to the AI context, understanding AI lifecycle, basic technical literacy.
You're ready to move on when
- Adapting quickly to new regulatory frameworks
- Identifying parallels between traditional and AI risks
- Demonstrating curiosity about AI specifics
- 3
Junior Data Analyst/Engineer with Ethical Interest
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Deepening regulatory knowledge, understanding the 'why' behind compliance rules, improving communication with non-technical stakeholders.
You're ready to move on when
- Showing a strong interest in the societal impact of technology
- Translating technical concepts into ethical implications
- Willingness to pivot from purely technical work


