JP Risk Management Specialist

Location:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Job ID:

R0118642

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

General Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service.

Key innovations in our High Voltage Products portfolio include active technology power quality & battery energy storage, eco-efficient switchgear, digital generator circuit-breaker, hybrid and integrated switchgear. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling flexible smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will support internal stakeholders by identifying and assessing risks throughout the opportunity.

• You will review and maintain risk registers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance across risk descriptions, mitigations, and assumptions.

• You will conduct and coordinate risk review meetings in line with internal approval frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support risk clarification and mitigation.

• You will deliver training and guidance on internal risk management policies, governance requirements, and best practices.

• You will ensure compliance with internal regulations, maintain documentation, and support audits and internal reviews.

• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's degree or above, majoring in law is preferred.

• Required 5 years risk management / contract review related experience.

• Self-driven, change & innovation driving.

• Strong organization and communication skills, risk management oriented.

• Ability to work independently on area of expertise but also collaborate with other functions and be teamwork oriented.

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and work under pressure.

• Fluent English both written and spoken, good presentation skill.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.

Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

• Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance

• Paid leave

• Bereavement leave

• Wedding leave

• Maternity leave

• Spousal maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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