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Principal AI Risk Management Specialist - AI Governance Management Section, Information Security & Privacy Governance Department (ISPD)

Japan Rakuten Estimated salary: Approximately ¥8,000,000–¥15,000,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and final job level.
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Rakuten is seeking a Principal AI Risk Management Specialist to help establish and operate governance for artificial intelligence across the group. The role is expected to identify and assess AI-related risks, develop policies and controls, support regulatory and privacy compliance, and advise business and technology teams on responsible AI use. Candidates should have substantial experience in AI governance, information security, privacy, enterprise risk, compliance, or related fields, ideally within a large international organization. Knowledge of frameworks and regulations such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO standards, and Japanese privacy requirements would be valuable. Strong communication, stakeholder-management, analytical, and documentation skills are expected. Business-level English is important; Japanese ability and experience in Japan are advantageous.

About the employer

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, online advertising, and other consumer and business services. The company’s membership and loyalty platform connects many of these offerings through the Rakuten Point program. Rakuten has an international workforce and works with teams across Japan, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Its technology-driven environment creates opportunities in software engineering, data, cybersecurity, AI, product management, finance, marketing, and corporate governance. Because Rakuten manages large-scale digital platforms and sensitive customer information, information security, privacy, compliance, and responsible AI are important parts of its corporate operations.

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