IT Compliance and Risk Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support financial securi

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków, Poland is seeking an IT Compliance and Risk Specialist to contribute to the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of the IT Risk Management strategy within a global framework. You will support risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation, while training stakeholders and promoting a risk-aware culture across the IT organization.

The role requires strong communication with cross-functional teams and fluency in English, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or related field.
• 5+ years in IT with IT risk/compliance focus.
• Experience in risk assessments, control evaluations, audit support.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and prioritize IT risks.
• Analyze, measure, and monitor IT risks and guide treatments.
• Develop and maintain IT Risk Management framework.
• Lead training to improve IT risk awareness.
• Participate in measuring effectiveness and address gaps.
• Build a network with stakeholders to align compliance activities.

Skills

IT Risk Management

IT Compliance

Information Security

Audit

Excel

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

As an IT Compliance and Risk Specialist of one of Hitachi Energy Business Units, you will contribute to the definition, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the IT Risk Management strategy. You will ensure that the IT Risk Management framework is aligned with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives and ensure it is followed, while promoting a strong risk-aware culture across the Business Unit IT organization.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Identifies, qualifies, and prioritizes IT risks.
• Analyzes, measures, and monitors a breadth of IT risks and facilitates treatment decisions.
• Supports definition, implementation, and maintenance of the IT Risk Management process framework.
• Develops and leads appropriate training to improve IT risk awareness and adoption for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Participates in processes for measuring effectiveness and assists in addressing any identified gaps in content or process.
• Builds a strong network across the key stakeholder groups to aid alignment during the execution of compliance and risk related activities.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in IT, with strong expertise in IT Risk Management, IT Compliance, Information Security, Audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, control evaluations, audit support, and remediation management is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate risks into actionable recommendations.
• Self-motivated and well-organized, with excellent prioritization, multitasking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function IT, Telecom & Internet

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-26

Reference number R0137311

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.