Job Description:

Business Overview

Rakuten Group provides more than 70 global services in various fields, such as e-commerce, travel, digital content and other internet services, fintech services including not only credit card but also banking, security, electronic money and smartphone payment services, mobile services, and professional sports.  Those services form its original and unique "Rakuten Eco System" by organic link of various memberships mainly from Rakuten member.

*Rakuten business in number
https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/services/

Department Overview

The mission of the RTS Compliance Department is to support stable and proper business operations by ensuring that Rakuten Total Solutions is managed in line with laws and regulations.  As a team of legal and regulatory specialists, we help prevent legal violations and other compliance risks.  By using and building knowledge of the Companies Act and other laws needed for company management, the department can directly support senior management.

This time, we are hiring a person in charge of the governance function, which is one of the department’s key functions (legal, compliance, risk management, and governance).

In the governance function, we handle governance-related work such as operating shareholders’ meetings and board meetings, adopting and revising approval rules and providing consultation support, supporting closing procedures, corporate registrations, managing internal rules and policies, and supporting the acquisition of licenses and permits.  This is a workplace where you can experience and learn a wide range of legal tasks related to company operations.

Position:

Why We Hire

As part of our efforts to strengthen governance at Rakuten Total Solutions, we will create a dedicated governance position.  The RTS Compliance Department includes many early-career members and plays an active role as a specialist team, with opportunities to work closely with executives.  We are looking for a candidate who can build experience and be ready to step into a manager role in the near future.

・Appeals of phase of the business and organization
The company is working to shift from being BPO-focused within the Group to taking on projects from outside the Group. With expected expansion into many areas, this is a growth stage.  You can be part of strengthening the organization and developing rules while the business evolves.

・Appeals of delegation level and organization culture
We operate with speed, and quick action is required for governance matters as well.  This creates a workplace with a high level of responsibility and flexibility for the person in charge.  You will be close to top management and can make full use of your capabilities.

・Career step (skills and career path)
You can learn governance functions broadly, covering many topics related to running a company.  In the long term, you may also have opportunities to gain experience in related fields such as legal, compliance, and risk management, depending on your preferences.

Position Details

This role supports the foundation of company management. You will manage important meetings and maintain approval policies. By communicating and working closely with stakeholders across the company and group companies, you will help run the business in a planned and secure way.