Global Regulatory & Sustainability Expert (Product Compliance & Stewardship)

Company Description

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone.

Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission.

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office at least one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving sustainable change through regulatory expertise? Assent is seeking a seasoned Global Regulatory & Sustainability Expert (Product Compliance & Stewardship) to join our growing team of specialists. In this high-impact role, you will leverage your subject matter expertise to shape best practices, inform solution development, and guide both internal teams and external clients in navigating the rapidly evolving global compliance and sustainability landscape. As a thought leader, you’ll influence product direction, support strategic customer engagements, and collaborate with key stakeholders to help organizations build more sustainable and compliant supply chains.

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert in product sustainability and regulatory compliance, focusing on global frameworks such as REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS, ESPR, and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
• Continuously monitor global regulatory trends, industry standards, and sustainability initiatives to identify opportunities for Assent to adapt, innovate, and grow.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate regulatory complexity into actionable software solutions and provide value add to clients.
• Champion market best practices by recommending or developing guidelines that enhance Assent’s SaaS platform.
• Provide guidance and consultation to Sales, Customer Success, and external stakeholders, helping organizations meet regulatory and sustainability goals.
• Represent Assent in industry working groups, trade associations, and external forums, supporting the development of regulatory standards and sector advocacy.
• Drive thought leadership through content creation, including white papers, blog posts, webinars, and event participation.
• Contribute to training and enablement programs that enhance understanding of ESG, material compliance, product sustainability and responsible sourcing internally and externally.
  
  
  

Qualifications

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in product compliance, product stewardship, sustainability, environmental law, materials science, or related regulatory roles—ideally within manufacturing, consulting, or industry associations.
• A post-secondary degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Law, Design for Environment, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and product design, procurement, or supply chain operations is a strong asset.
• Experience using compliance platforms such as Assent, Source Intelligence, Sphera, SAP EHS, iPoint, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with global product design standards (IEC, IPC, ISO, etc.) and industry-specific compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate complex information for a broad audience.
• Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities; confident working across varied audiences including clients, internal teams, and industry events.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively translating complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, has a thirst for learning, and drive for tangible results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Must be flexible with hours to support teams in multiple geographies.
• This position may require regular travel, including internationally, for team and industry events, conferences, and customers.
  
  
  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Information

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.