Ethics Compliance Senior Specialist

The opportunity

Working within the Europe Integrity team, you will manage and support the organization in Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic and Baltic Countries (Cluster NORTH-EAST) as  Ethics Compliance Senior Specialist - NORTH-EAST cluster and support the Region Head of Integrity – Europe with managing Global and European Integrity projects in Europe. Reporting to the Region Head of Integrity Europe.

How you will make an impact:

• Implement the Hitachi Energy Group Integrity Program locally and develop, review, and support additional local integrity programs under the direction of the Head of Integrity Europe.
• Support Country management and Local Business Units in all integrity matters, ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy values, the Group Code of Ethics & Business Conduct, and applicable Group policies and instructions.
• Communicate timely updates on new or revised Integrity Group policies and instructions to Local Business Units and employees.
• Assist in negotiating frame agreements, contracts, partnerships, and other contractual terms from an integrity perspective.
• Approve and maintain records in various applications in line with relevant Integrity Group policies and instructions.
• Provide and support face-to-face and online integrity trainings, workshops, and meetings, and develop an annual training plan for the business.
• Conduct internal investigations in line with applicable Group Policies and Instructions and the Code of Conduct, including resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate closely with the Region Head of Integrity – Europe on managing global and European integrity projects.
• Provide general and deputy support to the Region Head of Integrity – Europe in integrity matters.

Your background:

• Degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• An experience as a compliance/integrity professional
• Experience managing significant components of a compliance or audit program for an international organization.
• Hands-on compliance professional with energy and engagement in day-to-day work.
• In-depth understanding of anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance programs, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and global anti-corruption laws.
• Familiarity with global compliance practices in industrial businesses, such as antitrust and data privacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse global organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team player with cultural awareness and curiosity, willing to collaborate with other functions and members of the global Integrity team.
• Absolute integrity and trustworthiness, with the ability to communicate the importance of these values and influence to all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to explore new compliance management tools and technologies, including leveraging data analytics to enhance compliance effectiveness.