Due Diligence Analyst

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Our Company

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has supported the development of society and the improvement of people's lives.  Throughout the world, Hitachi Group employees exemplify outstanding teamwork that transcends the boundaries of geographical regions and business fields.  Together, we share the Hitachi group identity and put it into practice worldwide.
Join our growing team of compliance professionals in Hitachi Ltd. Global Compliance Office.

The Hitachi Global Due Diligence team provides fast-paced analysis and recommendations to Hitachi companies regarding the reputational fitness of third parties. The role offers opportunities for advancement as well as skillset and knowledge expansion as the team evolves to support the Hitachi companies.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and apply risk-based assessment criteria to Hitachi companies across the globe

• Use on-line screening tools, on-line research, and interviews if required to evaluate third party for red flags

• Interact with third parties and Hitachi Business Requestor to acquire and confirm information needed to make analysis

• Analyze, unravel, and map complicated or hidden third party ownership structures

• Demonstrate deductive reasoning needed to uncover concealed third-party red flags

• Draft concise reports, outlining findings and recommendations for addressing red flags presented

• Present findings and recommendations to Hitachi requester

• Provide trend analysis to facilitate strategic decisions

• Interpret analytics needed to make continuous improvements to due diligence and risk assessment processes

• Work with select Hitachi companies to develop third party risk profiles and due diligence strategies

• Train the business about third party red flags and due diligence processes when needed

• Support the expansion of the team including interviewing and selection process

• Supervise and train new analysts joining the team as the demand for 3rd party DD report grows

• Support the strategic development of the DD platform to meet Hitachi requirements

What you bring to the team

We’re looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. The role will be a mixture of remote-hybrid work.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience performing complex corporate compliance due diligence, prior team leadership is a plus

• Demonstrated experience, presenting due diligence findings to management

• Detailed knowledge of corporate compliance regulations and reputational risks (e.g., anti-bribery, competition, anti-money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes, as well as conflicts of interest analysis, etc.)

• Proficiency in Office365 products and third-party management software

• Excellent report writing skills (e.g., concise, well-reasoned, and clear recommendations)

• Strong team player

• Business fluency in English and any 2nd language is required

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

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