Who are we looking for?
The Business Compliance Specialist serves as the regulatory compliance interface for the Business Unit, supporting the Manager, BU Regulatory Partner in ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded into business activities and commercialization decisions.
The role is responsible for conducting marketability and due diligence assessments, maintaining regulatory impact assessments for products and raw materials, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and helping drive data quality and governance within the BU.
The position acts as a key facilitator between Business Unit stakeholders and Regulatory Operations, helping ensure regulatory activities are aligned with business priorities and executed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
What will you be doing?
Due Diligence & Marketability Assessments
Conduct due diligence assessments for new raw materials, products, suppliers, and market opportunities based on business priorities.
Evaluate product and raw material marketability across global markets and identify regulatory constraints.
Support product development and commercialization activities through timely regulatory assessments.
Escalate regulatory risks and concerns to the Manager, BU Regulatory Partner.
Regulatory Impact Assessment & Compliance Management
Monitor and maintain regulatory impact assessments for assigned products and raw materials.
Support compliance reviews related to changing regulations affecting the BU business portfolio.
Assist in developing and implementing compliance action plans and mitigation strategies.
Support BU compliance readiness and license-to-operate activities.
Business Unit Data Quality & Governance
Support maintenance of regulatory data for raw materials and finished products.
Work with business stakeholders to improve completeness, accuracy, and consistency of source data.
Identify data quality gaps and coordinate remediation activities.
Support implementation of validation rules, data governance processes, and supplier data requirements.
BU-Regulatory Coordination & Stakeholder Support
Act as a liaison between BU stakeholders and Regulatory Operations on assigned activities.
Facilitate information gathering and provide regulatory input during business projects and product initiatives.
Support communication of regulatory requirements and impacts in business-relevant terms.
Assist in maintaining governance processes, operating procedures, and regulatory workflows.
Regulatory Project Support
Participate in BU regulatory projects including product launches, reformulations, market expansions, and compliance programs.
Support project planning, coordination, tracking, and follow-up activities.
Help ensure regulatory deliverables and stakeholder commitments are completed according to agreed timelines.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes, efficiency, data quality, and stakeholder engagement.
Support implementation of standard work practices and governance frameworks.
Who are You?
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
3-7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, chemical compliance, product safety, or related technical functions.
Working knowledge of global chemical regulations and hazard communication frameworks (e.g., REACH, TSCA, GHS, regional chemical inventories).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting commercial businesses, product management, product stewardship, or product development activities.
Experience conducting marketability assessments, due diligence reviews, or compliance evaluations for chemical products.
Experience working within cross-functional global organizations.
We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
What competencies will you need?
Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Mindset
Strong understanding of chemical regulatory requirements and compliance principles.
Ability to interpret regulations and assess potential business impacts.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Strong analytical ability with attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to identify risks, assess impacts, and recommend practical solutions.
Data & Quality Focus
Strong commitment to data integrity, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
Experience working with technical and regulatory data systems is preferred.
Project Coordination & Organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across stakeholders.
Strong planning, organization, and follow-through capabilities.
Communication & Collaboration
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to communicate technical regulatory concepts to non-technical audiences.
Effective collaboration across business, technical, and regulatory functions.
We are Offering...
As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance-related bonus plan. In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.
The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $80k and $101k annually.
Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers. #LI-ED1
Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.
