Knowledge Specialist - ESG

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Hiring Remotely in Tunisia
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Serve as primary ESG regulatory expert for Middle East and Africa market access. Track regulatory trends, support stakeholders, coordinate multi-country ESG research, identify business opportunities, and ensure compliance with governance and security practices.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Key expert contact for compliance requirements required to access to specific countries and/or programs.
  • Provide point-of-access support to address any local acceptance issues.
  • Track regulatory trends and communicate upcoming regulatory changes.
  • Identify business opportunity and translate them in a simple manner to stakeholders from COU.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES
ESG Regulatory Expertise & Market Access
  • Act as the primary expert contact for ESG compliance requirements required to access specific geographic areas ( Africa, Middle East)
  • Provide guidance on ESG-related regulatory frameworks, reporting obligations, and sustainability requirements impacting market access.
    Stakeholder Support & Issue Resolution
    • Serve as a point-of-access support to address local regulatory requirements and customer inquiries.
    • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation of ESG requirements.
  • Regulatory Intelligence & Trend Monitoring
    • Track ESG regulatory trends (e.g., sustainability reporting, decarbonization, due diligence laws) and proactively communicate upcoming changes.
    • Maintain up-to-date intelligence within internal knowledge tools and platforms.
  • Business Opportunity Identification
    • Identify emerging ESG-related business opportunities and translate complex regulatory insights into clear, actionable inputs for Countries/Operating Units (COUs).
    • Support commercialization by linking regulatory developments to customer value and service offerings.
  • Research & Analysis Coordination
    • Independently coordinate and deliver multi-country, multi-regulation ESG studies, covering various product categories and regulatory segments.
    • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of research outputs.
  • Governance, Ethics & Compliance
    • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct.
    • Adhere to all physical and digital security practices, ensuring protection of sensitive data and information.
  • Additional Responsibilities
    • Perform other duties as assigned to support ESG program growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Law, Sustainability and related disciplines
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic knowledge of the TIC business and the industries in which the business functions.
  • Able to connect the regulation rules with customer needs and business opportunities.
  • Research and data interpretation skills, with analytical and critical thinking
  • Ability to network and build relationship with internal and external stakeholders and lead/facilitate collaboration toward a common goal.
  • Able to deal in the ambiguity and take decisions, support customer in understanding their problem and provide valid solutions based on their knowledge schemes and past experiences.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable for a ESG regulatory segments, with focus on Middle East and Africa.
  • Excellent in communication, able to summarize requirements and describe with easy word difficult concept, network builder.

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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Sustainability, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Basic knowledge of the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) business
  • Experience and knowledge of ESG regulatory segments with focus on Middle East and Africa
  • Research and data interpretation skills, with analytical and critical thinking
  • Ability to connect regulations to customer needs and business opportunities
  • Ability to network and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills; able to summarize complex requirements clearly
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity, make decisions, and provide practical solutions

What the Team is Saying

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is portrayed as strong, with a notable employer match and an additional company contribution after the first year that enhances long‑term savings. This structure is consistently highlighted as a differentiator in the total rewards mix.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is characterized by multiple plan options administered by a major carrier and a substantial employer cost share, alongside dental, vision, and mental‑health/EAP resources. The breadth of choices and supportive programs underscore a comprehensive health offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO with sick time, floating holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer days are emphasized, along with paid parental bonding and family‑care leave. Flexible work arrangements by role further increase the practical utility of time‑off benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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