Senior Compliance Investigator

Location:

Genoa, Ligura, Italy

Job ID:

R0133965

Date Posted:

2026-06-10

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:

Position Summary:

The Senior Compliance Investigator plays a critical role in supporting the integrity and ethical standards of the business by leading complex investigations, across multiple regions, into potential violations of law, regulation, the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Hitachi Rail policies. This role requires experience in corporate investigations, effective cross-cultural skills, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

This role supports the Global Head of Investigations in executing the company’s whistleblowing and investigations program by conducting global investigations and ensuring accurate case management:

• Ensure investigations are conducted in compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies and protocols.
• Manage the wing-to-wing investigations process including intake reviews, issue triage, investigative strategy, investigation plans, interviews, documentation and evidence review (including forensics where required), and the drafting of detailed investigative reports.
• Maintain confidential case management protocols including records of investigations and outcomes.
• Own related investigation documentation and execute updates in the case management tool and registry, ensuring all files are accurate and updated regularly.
• Present findings to management or key stakeholders when requested.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Internal Audit and other functions as needed to propose corrective action plans.
• Support continuous process and data improvement and trend analysis, including but not limited to templates and tools.
• Lead and support training, communications and awareness campaigns to promote a speak-up culture.
• Understand applicable regulatory and legal requirements linked to whistleblowing and investigations and monitor relevant changes.
• Mentor junior investigators and contribute to team development and a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Law, Business, Ethics, Compliance, or a related field.
• At least 7+ years of experience in compliance, legal, audit or related roles with prior experience conducting investigations.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with business and financial acumen.
• Organized, reliable, and discreet with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and operate within a cross-cultural context.
• Team player, with cultural awareness and curiosity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), experience with case management tools a plus. Data analytics skills are a plus.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.

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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.

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