Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Surveillance leads the global regulatory intelligence, interpretation, impact assessment, and compliance execution capability for ESI.

The role ensures evolving regulatory developments are identified early,



consistently interpreted, translated into actionable requirements, and communicated to the Product Regulatory organization and relevant business stakeholders.

The position leads regulatory registrations and compliance-driven initiatives and develops a technically strong global team that helps protect ESI’s license to operate.

What will you be doing?

Regulatory Surveillance & Intelligence: Lead systematic monitoring of general, regional, and local regulatory developments affecting products, raw materials, manufacturing activities, and markets. Evaluate emerging regulations, policy changes, and regulatory trends and communicate material developments in a timely manner. Maintain a structured surveillance process, regulatory calendar, and knowledge repository.

Regulatory Interpretation & Impact Assessment: Own consistent regulatory interpretation frameworks and act as the escalation point for complex compliance questions. Lead impact assessments to determine implications for products, raw materials, markets, customers, systems, and operations. Translate regulatory complexity into clear obligations, options, risks, and recommended actions.

Compliance Strategy, Registrations & Programs:



Develop compliance strategies and mitigation plans for new or changing requirements. Lead or oversee registrations, notifications, reporting obligations, and regulatory-driven remediation programs. Coordinate execution with Regulatory Operations, BU Regulatory Partners, and relevant business functions.

Knowledge Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Provide the main channel for regulatory knowledge updates across Product Regulatory. Develop guidance, training materials, and technical communications. Partner with BU Regulatory Partners to connect regulatory requirements with portfolio and commercialization priorities.

Performance, Governance & Continuous Improvement: Define and monitor KPIs for surveillance timeliness, assessment quality, registration delivery, and compliance execution. Standardize workflows, decision rights, and handoffs and drive continuous improvement based on performance data.

People Leadership & Capability Development: Lead and develop a globally distributed team of regulatory specialists. Build expertise in regulatory intelligence, interpretation, registrations, and compliance strategy. Foster accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Who are You?

- A proactive leader who takes ownership and drives regulatory excellence.
- Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a strong commitment to compliance and accuracy.
- Commercially aware, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functi

📌 Manager, Regulatory Compliance (Barcelona)
🏢 Element Solutions
📍 Barcelona