This role supports business strategy for Rakuten Mobile and reports directly to the COO within Rakuten’s Communications & Energy Company. Responsibilities are likely to include market and competitor analysis, strategic planning, business performance reviews, identifying growth opportunities, preparing management materials, and coordinating major initiatives across internal teams. Candidates should have experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business planning, telecommunications, energy, or a related field. Strong analytical, financial modeling, presentation, and project management skills are expected. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with senior executives, handling ambiguity, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and turning complex information into practical recommendations. Business-level Japanese and English may be advantageous, particularly in Rakuten’s international environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded as an online marketplace, it has expanded into a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, mobile telecommunications, and energy-related services. Rakuten operates businesses in Japan and internationally, connecting services through its membership and loyalty platform. Rakuten Mobile is the group’s telecommunications business and is focused on building a nationwide mobile network while offering competitive pricing and digital customer experiences. The company is known for its entrepreneurial culture, cross-business collaboration, and emphasis on innovation. Employees typically work in a fast-moving environment where business units share data, technology, and customer relationships. Because Rakuten has global operations, some positions involve English communication and multicultural teamwork, although Japanese language ability can be important for roles based in Japan.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, finance, consulting, engineering, healthcare, tourism, education, and international business. Tokyo provides the widest range of professional roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo offer lower-cost alternatives with strong local economies. Workplace culture often values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may operate more flexibly. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, varied food, efficient healthcare, and a mix of urban and natural attractions. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, especially for housing. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status; eligibility depends on qualifications and job duties. Employers commonly assist with sponsorship, onboarding, and relocation, but candidates should budget for deposits, initial housing costs, registration, and administrative procedures. Learning Japanese is highly beneficial for daily life and career progression.
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