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Rakuten

Strategy Staff/Leader Candidate - CEO Strategy Office, CEO Office (CEOSO)

LocationTokyo, Japan
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience2–3 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 3, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live7h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have4
Logical thinking
Communication skills
Business level English and Japanese
Submit a TOEIC score of 800 or higher or equivalent proof by the final interview
Nice to have4
Project Management skills
Strategic Planning skills
At least 2-3 years of experience in a consulting firm
At least 2-3 years of experience in policy planning at a government office
Job Description:
Business Overview
Rakuten Group provides more than 70 services in a wide range of fields, including e-commerce, travel, digital content, and other Internet services in Japan and overseas, as well as financial services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments, mobile services such as mobile carrier services, and professional sports. By organically linking these services through a membership system centered on Rakuten members, Rakuten has created a unique “Rakuten ecosystem” that is unlike any other.
*Our Businesses Key Figures
http://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/services/
Department Overview
We are a strategic team working directly under CEO Hiroshi Mikitani, leading key initiatives across the Rakuten Group.
We work closely with senior executives to provide strategic support for various business challenges, while also driving execution, project management, and business evaluations.
You will gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of Rakuten’s 70+ businesses, while being exposed to the dynamism of executive decision-making at the highest level.
Position:
Why We Hire
To further accelerate the growth of our group, we are now launching cross-functional projects and hiring strategic talent to lead these initiatives.
Benefits
Appeal Point
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Work directly under the founding CEO to address key business challenges
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Rapidly develop your skills while engaging with a wide range of businesses and themes
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Gain an executive-level perspective through close collaboration with senior executives and key decision-makers
Position Details
We work on strategic projects within Rakuten Group, focusing especially on those of critical importance to senior executives. Collaborating closely with business units, we provide the necessary support to solve key issues and help drive executive decision-making.
For each project, we form a dedicated project team, assigning members based on their background, skills, and preferences. We aim to develop talent who can grow rapidly by engaging with a wide range of industries and themes and become valuable contributors within Rakuten Group.
Responsibilities
Examples of Tasks:
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Growth and turnaround strategies for various businesses
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Operational optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives
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Business due diligence and valuation
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Strategic partnership planning and negotiation support
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Support for new business development
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Macroeconomic research and modeling
Examples of Themes:
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AI
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Fintech
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Sports Business
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Web3/ Cryptocurrency
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Satellites and Space Technologies
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Drones/ Autonomous Delivery Robots
Work Environment
Most of our team members are in their 20s to mid-30s.
Many of our mid-career hires come from consulting firms or have experience in corporate strategy/business development roles. Some members have backgrounds in government or financial institutions.
Among our mid-career hires, some build long-term careers within the department, while others move on to take strategic roles in various business units.
There are also members who take the lead in launching new businesses and go on to manage them over the medium to long term, playing a central role in driving their growth.
Mandatory Qualifications:
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Logical thinking
•
Communication skills
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Business level English and Japanese
Desired Qualifications:
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Project Management skills
•
Strategic Planning skills
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At least 2-3 years of experience in a consulting firm
•
At least 2-3 years of experience in policy planning at a government office
Other Information:
Additional information on English Qualification
Please submit a TOEIC score of 800 or higher or equivalent proof by the final interview.
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Languages:
English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)
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