This role supports business strategy for Rakuten Mobile and reports directly to the COO of Rakuten’s Communications & Energy Company. Responsibilities may include market and competitor analysis, business planning, KPI development, financial and operational analysis, strategic initiatives, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates are expected to have experience in business strategy, corporate planning, consulting, investment banking, telecommunications, energy, or a related field. Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills are important. The role likely requires business-level English and Japanese, the ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment, and the confidence to advise senior executives and turn strategic ideas into practical actions.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, telecommunications, and energy-related services. Rakuten Mobile operates as the group’s mobile telecommunications business, providing mobile communication services while expanding its network and customer base in Japan. Rakuten’s ecosystem connects services through its membership program and Rakuten Points, encouraging customers to use multiple products across the group. The company has an international workforce and promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and data-driven business development. Employees may work across highly diverse businesses, often collaborating with teams from different cultural and professional backgrounds. The organization offers an ambitious environment suited to candidates interested in technology, transformation, platform businesses, and large-scale corporate strategy.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, consulting, hospitality, education, healthcare, and renewable energy. Tokyo provides the widest choice of international and corporate roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and regional cities offer growing opportunities with lower living costs. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication, although international companies may have more flexible cultures. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities. Public transport is reliable, healthcare is accessible, and daily life is generally safe, though housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. Foreign professionals commonly use the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, while highly qualified workers may qualify for a Highly Skilled Professional visa. Employer sponsorship is usually required. Plan for housing deposits, registration procedures, tax, health insurance, and learning basic Japanese before relocating.
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