Global Strategy and M&A Specialist (f/m/d) at Hitachi

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modelling, Presentation Skills, Research Abilities, Cultural Sensitivity, Strategy, M&A, Business Development, Due Diligence, Market Intelligence, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy Job ID: R0118156 Date Posted: 2026-02-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity As part of the Business Unit Transformers, this role plays a central function in defining, steering and operationalizing our strategy, business development, and M&A agenda. Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Market Intelligence, and regional leadership teams, you will help translate insights into action, guide strategic initiatives, and ensure that our organization is well positioned to capture value — both organically and inorganically. In this role, you will support the execution of the BU Transformers strategy and contribute to key growth initiatives, partnership opportunities, and analytical deep‑dives. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Business Development, you will lead and co‑lead project workstreams, prepare high‑impact executive material, and collaborate with a broad and globally dispersed network of stakeholders to strengthen our performance and advance our strategic objectives How you'll make an impact Drive execution of the BU Transformers strategy across business development, M&A, and partnerships with high autonomy Lead strategic and M&A workstreams (landscaping, opportunity assessments, due diligence) to support organic and inorganic growth. Prepare executive‑ready analysis and materials, distilling complex insights into clear recommendations Strengthen competitive, market, and customer intelligence in collaboration with Sales Operations and Market Intelligence Contribute to corporate market views and challenges assumptions across Regions, Segments, and Business Units Build strong cross‑functional relationships and navigate senior, global stakeholders while managing shifting priorities and data ambiguity Your background Proven capability to independently drive and deliver projects, supported by excellent financial modelling and presentation skills from past Strategy/M&A experience Strong research abilities with the tenacity and creativity to challenge perspectives and generate impactful insights High cultural sensitivity and confidence leading workstreams across globally dispersed, multicultural, and often senior stakeholder groups. Preferred knowledge of Transformers’ segments, key competitors, and customer landscape At least 3–5 years in Strategy/Consulting/M&A/PE/VC Fluent in English, with a university degree and willingness to travel occasionally More about us Proven capability to independently drive and deliver projects, supported by excellent financial modelling and presentation skills from past Strategy/M&A experience Strong research abilities with the tenacity and creativity to challenge perspectives and generate impactful insights High cultural sensitivity and confidence leading workstreams across globally dispersed, multicultural, and often senior stakeholder groups. Preferred knowledge of Transformers’ segments, key competitors, and customer landscape At least 3–5 years in Strategy/Consulting/M&A/PE/VC Fluent in English, with a university degree and willingness to travel occasionally Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

This role is central to defining, steering, and operationalizing the strategy, business development, and M&A agenda for the BU Transformers, working closely with various corporate and regional teams. The specialist will lead project workstreams, prepare executive materials, and collaborate globally to advance strategic objectives and capture value organically and inorganically.