Global Head of Investigation

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Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0127945 Date Posted: 2026-04-22 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Your new role As Global Head of Investigations , you will hold a pivotal and highly visible leadership role within the organisation, reporting directly to the Group Chief Compliance Officer. You will own and lead our global whistleblowing and investigations programme, setting strategy, governance and standards while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, Boards and external regulators. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and credibility. You will oversee sensitive, high‑risk and often cross‑border matters, ensuring concerns are handled fairly, confidentially and in full compliance with global regulatory requirements. With significant exposure to the executive leadership team, this is a role for a confident and authoritative leader who can operate with independence, integrity and calm assurance under scrutiny. Some key responsibilities: Define, lead and continuously enhance Hitachi Rail’s global whistleblowing and investigations strategy, ensuring it is rob...