Location:

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Job ID:

R0070933

Date Posted:

2025-01-08

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

This role will be a key member of the Legal, Contracts and Compliance team at Hitachi Rail, a world leader in the mobility sector with over 23,000 employees in more than 50 countries. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

i) global compliance investigations and case management, and

ii) delivery of the compliance programme and associated controls for the business primarily in Italy, and potentially other jurisdictions as required per business needs.

The role will report to the Head of Whistleblowing and work closely with the Global Chief Compliance Officer and their team plus other stakeholders (HR, Internal Audit, Finance, Procurement, etc.) and shall be based in one of the following Hitachi Rail offices in Italy (Genoa, Turin, Naples, Florence).

This role will require a unique blend of technical, investigative expertise, a passion for the compliance, and an ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including a high investigative caseload across multiple jurisdictions.

A clear thinker who can balance rigour with pragmatism while remaining motivated by the challenge, they will need to engage effectively with all levels of the organisation.

This role will be a key member of the Legal, Contracts and Compliance team at Hitachi Rail, a world leader in the mobility sector with over 23,000 employees in more than 50 countries. The successful candidate will be responsible for: i) global compliance investigations and case management, and ii) delivery of the compliance programme and associated controls for the business primarily in Italy, and potentially other jurisdictions as required per business needs.

The role will report to the Senior Compliance Manager – Whistleblowing and work closely with the Global Chief Compliance Officer and their team plus other stakeholders (HR, Internal Audit, Finance, Procurement, etc.) and shall be based in one of the following Hitachi Rail offices in Italy (Genoa, Turin, Naples, Florence).

This role will require a unique blend of technical, investigative expertise, a passion for the compliance, and an ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including a high investigative caseload across multiple jurisdictions.

A clear thinker who can balance rigour with pragmatism while remaining motivated by the challenge, they will need to engage effectively with all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigations: You will be expected to carry out compliance investigations across multiple jurisdictions and numerous lines of business, including recently acquired entities. The role will be expected to prioritise and execute a high case volume. Investigate potential violations of law or regulations, Hitachi’s Code of Ethics, or Hitachi and Hitachi Rail’s Policies (including intake review, issue triage, investigation plan development, interviews, documentation review and indexation, investigative report writing, closeout discussions, root cause analysis, support to corrective action-related processes, and post-case debriefings).
• Compliance programme delivery: You will be expected to own reviews and controls for the compliance programme in Italy and other jurisdictions if required. You will monitor adherence and provide advice related to the relevant Compliance policies on Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Due Diligence, Conflict of Interests, and Data Privacy among others.  Understand applicable regulatory and Policy requirements for the management of the local Compliance programme and promote ethical behaviour and building a strong compliance culture from management downwards.
• Support with day-to-day management of the compliance programme including critical reviews, analysis, and output (donations & sponsorships, business courtesies, supplier due diligence reviews, training & communications, conflict of interests, privacy, operations) for the Hitachi Rail business in Italy, in line with global Hitachi and Hitachi Rail policies and procedures, ensuring a unified and consistent approach wherever Hitachi Rail operates.
• Contribute to rigorous documentation of all compliance activities performed, in line with the unified global approach set out by the Hitachi Rail Global Chief Compliance Officer.
• Support with data analysis and preparation of reporting material for relevant stakeholders and leadership.
• Engage with management and key functions (such as Internal Audit, HR, Finance, Procurement) in support of the compliance programme.
• Monitor new, local regulations and regulatory developments and advise on relevant requirements and impact on the Compliance programme.

The Candidate

It is our expectation that applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Degree in Law, Finance, Engineering or other relevant professional qualification.

• At least 7-10 years’ combined experience as a practicing compliance professional, including experience in whistleblowing and corporate investigations.
• Has managed part of a compliance or audit programme for an international organisation. 
• Fluent in Italian and English, preferably with one additional language (ideally French, Spanish, or German).

In addition, the successful candidate should be to demonstrate the attributes listed below:

• Familiarity with global compliance practices as implemented in industrial businesses.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, listening, influencing and presentation skills, ability to work and communicate in a diverse global organisation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong at problem-solving and critical thinking, business and financial acumen.
• Team player, with cultural awareness and curiosity, willing to work with other functions and members of the global Legal & Compliance team on joint initiatives.
• Absolute integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness plus the credibility and ability to communicate the importance of same to all levels of the organisation.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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