ESG Analyst – EU Policy & Implementation (m/f/x)

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; España; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage seeks an ESG Analyst – EU Policy & Implementation to track EU and member state policies (Battery Regulation, CBAM, CSRD) and prepare internal briefs. The role bridges Munich office and our Spain factory with HQ in Xiamen, China, ensuring clear two-way information flow and practical guidance for implementation.

You will coordinate with legal, production, and procurement, translate complex rules into actionable steps, and help diverse teams understand regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline; degrees in relevant fields preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong communication and drive; able to coordinate across departments.
• Business fluent in English, Spanish and Chinese; support permitting and compliance.
• Excellent execution and attention to detail; translate regulations into tasks.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to Battery Regulation and CBAM.
• Hands-on experience with environmental, safety, or quality compliance in German or Spanish factories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track EU-level ESG regulations and changes impacting the business; include Germany and Spain.
• Translate policies into concise briefs (in Chinese and English) for European management.
• Maintain a compliance calendar with deadlines for submissions and transition end dates.
• Assist Munich and Spain sites with ESG permits, emissions data, and energy reports.
• Coordinate with legal, production, procurement to remediate compliance issues.
• Represent the company at industry associations and policy meetings.
• Bridge EU policy context with China-based ESG team and translate strategy accordingly.

Skills

Cross-department coordination

Strong communication

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Law / Public Policy / Environmental Science background

Job description

At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting‑edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together!

As ESG Analyst – EU Policy & Implementation (m/f/x) you will be responsible for tracking EU and Member State ESG‑related policies and regulations (with a focus on the Battery Regulation, carbon border adjustments mechanism, supply chain due diligence, corporate sustainability reporting, etc.), compiling timely internal briefs, and assisting in Munich office and Spain factory with ESG compliance. Serve as the communication bridge between the EU policy context and the Group's headquarters in Xiamen China, ensuring smooth two‑way information flow. Outgoing personality, proactive in driving cross‑departmental collaboration, breaking down silos, and helping diverse teams understand policy requirements in plain language and driving implementation.

Key responsibilities

1. Policy Tracking & Information Relay

• Monitor ESG‑related regulatory developments at EU‑level, as well as those in Germany and Spain (e.g., Battery Regulation, CBAM, CSDDD, CSRD), promptly identifying changes that may impact the business.
• Translate complex policies into language that teams can understand, producing concise internal briefs (in Chinese and English) for European management and headquarters.
• Maintain a compliance calendar to remind departments of key deadlines (report submissions, end of transition periods) so nothing is missed.

2. ESG Compliance Coordination

• Assist Munich office and Spain factory in preparing ESG compliance materials (environmental permits, emissions data, waste records, energy reports, etc.) and coordinate with external audits and government inspections.
• Turn regulatory requirements into practical step‑by‑step actions for factories, walking them through understanding and implementation rather than just distributing documents.
• When compliance issues arise, proactively coordinate with legal, production, procurement, and other departments to find solutions and drive remediation.

3. External Communication & Industry Engagement

• Represent the company at industry associations, chambers of commerce, and policy consultation meetings to understand sector‑wide concerns and communicate the company's positions in a simple, clear manner.
• Ensure external communications align with the Group's ESG strategy; all external materials follow internal approval workflows.
• Maintain regular contact with local government, communities, and NGOs to build positive working relationships.

4. EU‑China Bridge & Internal Coordination

• Act as the liaison window between the European team and the Group's ESG/government affairs team in China, translating EU regulatory developments into business impacts headquarters can understand, and conveying headquarters strategy to Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline; degrees in Law, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Business, Languages, or related fields preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, EU public policy, regulatory affairs, or related roles.
• Strong communication and drive: Skilled at cross‑departmental coordination, able to bring different teams together for alignment and progress, good at breaking down silos.
• Bussiness fluent language skills in English, Spanish and Chinese: Able to support permitting, works council engagement, and local ESG/labor compliance for our new Spain factory.
• Strong execution, detail‑oriented: Able to break regulatory requirements into concrete task lists and follow through to completion without dropping the ball.
• Fast learner: It's okay if you're not yet familiar with ESG regulations; willingness and ability to learn quickly and get up to speed on new areas like the Battery Regulation and carbon border adjustments.
• Hands‑on experience with environmental, safety, or quality compliance at factories in Germany or Spain highly preferred.