This role leads cloud strategy and digital transformation planning for Rakuten Securities’ IT division on secondment. Responsibilities are likely to include defining cloud adoption plans, evaluating technologies and vendors, improving IT architecture and governance, managing transformation roadmaps, and coordinating with business, security, compliance, and engineering teams. Candidates should have experience in cloud platforms, enterprise IT strategy, DX planning, or large-scale technology projects, along with strong stakeholder and project management skills. Knowledge of financial services, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and cloud governance would be advantageous. The role requires strategic thinking, clear communication, practical execution, and the ability to align technology investments with business goals. Professional Japanese communication is likely expected, with English useful in Rakuten’s international environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Securities is the group’s online brokerage business, providing investment and trading services to individual customers in Japan. The group promotes a shared membership and loyalty ecosystem, allowing customers to use Rakuten accounts and points across multiple services. Rakuten is known for its international workforce, English-friendly corporate culture in many divisions, and continued investment in cloud technology, data, mobile services, and digital transformation. Employees typically work in a fast-moving environment where cross-business collaboration, innovation, and customer-focused technology development are strongly valued.
Japan offers opportunities in software engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, finance, data, consulting, manufacturing, hospitality, and education. Tokyo and Osaka have the widest range of international roles, while cities such as Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and growing technology markets. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, hierarchy, and careful communication, although global companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, and varied housing options. Rent and commuting costs are highest in central Tokyo. Most foreign professionals need an appropriate work visa, usually sponsored by their employer; highly skilled workers may qualify for preferential treatment. Before relocating, arrange a residence card, address registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, a bank account, and suitable housing. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace and community integration.
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