Emission Compliance Manager (m / f / d)

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Bestship is a service provider for the shipping industry focusing on Performance & Compliance Management as well as Technical Project Management. Based in Hamburg, we support shipowners and managers worldwide in improving the efficiency, environmental performance, and transparency of their fleets.

Our shareholders are the globally operating Wilhelmsen Group and MPC Capital AG. Together, we continuously strive to deliver efficient and high-quality services to our customers.

We are now looking for an experienced and skilled Compliance Manager (Emissions & Data Quality) to strengthen our growing Compliance & Data Quality Team.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, explaining regulatory requirements (EU MRV, IMO DCS, ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII) and guiding them through compliance steps.
• Conduct customer-focused sessions to outline new and upcoming regulations, compliance risks, and operational implications.
• Prepare and submit emission reports in accordance with international and regional regulations.
• Monitor data quality across reporting systems and initiate corrective actions where required.
• Support ship crews, technical teams, and owners in improving data quality and compliance processes.
• Prepare clear, easy-to-understand internal and external reports on compliance status and regulatory developments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment and communicate changes proactively to customers.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements in reporting workflows and digital compliance solutions.

What You Bring

• University degree or higher vocational training in a maritime or technical field.
• Experience with maritime emission reporting, environmental compliance, or operational data.
• Strong understanding of international and regional CO₂/GHG regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to explain complex regulations to customers in a simple and actionable way.
• Strong analytical and data-quality skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with ship crews, technical departments, and internal teams.
• A service-oriented mindset with patience and professionalism when guiding customers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in addressing compliance issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting tools.

What We Offer

• Exciting and diverse projects using modern technologies.
• A motivated, interdisciplinary, international team.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and home office options.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.

Become a valued member of our team, where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development. Sound interesting? Click "APPLY" now to embark on a rewarding career journey!