The Strategy Specialist will support business planning and strategic initiatives within Rakuten’s Energy Division. Typical responsibilities include market and competitor research, business analysis, financial modeling, preparing management materials, evaluating growth opportunities, and coordinating projects across internal teams and external partners. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in strategy, consulting, business planning, energy, finance, or a related field, along with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Business-level Japanese and English may be valuable, as the role involves working with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially minded, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to turn complex information into practical recommendations.
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 energy-related services. Rakuten’s business model connects customers and merchants through its membership and loyalty platform, including the Rakuten Points program. The company has expanded internationally and works with employees and partners from many countries, although Japanese remains important in numerous domestic roles. Rakuten promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-business collaboration. Its Energy Division is involved in services connected with electricity and energy solutions, supporting the group’s wider efforts to build convenient, technology-enabled services for consumers and businesses.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, consulting, finance, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, education, tourism, and renewable energy. Tokyo provides the largest job market and the broadest international community, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and regional cities may offer lower living costs and specialized industries. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, teamwork, preparation, and respectful communication; international companies may use more English, but Japanese ability expands career options. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living to quieter coastal and mountain communities, with excellent public transport, safety, food, and healthcare. Most foreign professionals need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by an employer, and should prepare qualifications, a valid passport, and residence documentation. Relocating usually requires arranging housing, registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Learning everyday Japanese and understanding local etiquette makes settling in considerably easier.
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