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RakutenWith over 14 million accounts, Rakuten Bank is the largest internet bank in Japan. The Rakuten Bank Data Intelligence Department was established in 2017 and aims to strategically utilize our data. We are supporting decision-making such as strategy planning, marketing measures, investment, and credit administration by analyzing big data owned by Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Group. Our mission is to contribute to improving profitability and operational efficiency through these activities. We do more than just aggregate data. Recently, we have been focusing on AI development. Some of our models and algorithms have been built based on machine learning and are utilized for predicting things such as exchange rates and incoming customer calls. At the same time, we also have a mission to foster an analytical culture that enables Rakuten Bank to grow as a data-driven organization. We are the department that leads the company from the perspective of data utilization. We are looking for personnel for advanced data analysis and strengthening the data analysis platform for all of Rakuten Bank. In addition to big data analysis, it is possible to gain a wide range of experience relating to data including AI development, application development, and organizing study sessions. Responsibilities include service planning and proposal based on data analysis, and development of data infrastructure / fostering a culture of data analysis. We have the opportunity to interact with various departments within the company, such as the Sales (retail/corporate), Account Management, and Customer Center. In addition, we are collaborating and actively discussing data utilization with group companies such as Rakuten Group and Rakuten Card.
ShiseidoThe Global Digital Platform Division leads the digital transformation of the entire group through the planning, strategy, construction, and operation of various digital platforms such as AI utilization and e-commerce business on a global scale. Within the Digital Marketing Group, which is linked to the Global Digital Platform Division, we collaborate mainly with brand business units and digital marketing personnel in various regions as the digital and IT function of HQ. We promote everything from strategic planning for customer data utilization to the construction and operation of a global customer data infrastructure and analytics platform. In the future, we will focus on the renewal and improvement of various infrastructures with an eye on AI utilization, while ensuring stable operations of digital marketing and contributing to the overall business growth of the group through the execution of data utilization strategies in cooperation with related departments and partner vendors both domestically and internationally. We oversee the global e-commerce infrastructure, manage the common infrastructure for global brand e-commerce sites, and promote standalone brand sites centered on three core brands (SHISEIDO, NARS, Clé de Peau Beauté). We plan and deploy a global standard platform and promote the e-commerce system from end to end, overseeing development from front-end to back-end, designing systems from order management to shipping coordination, and optimizing the entire business process from order to shipment in collaboration with warehouse and logistics systems. We also manage global collaboration and regional oversight, deploying HQ policies to each region, building platforms in collaboration with IT teams in EMEA and APAC, providing guidelines and control for sites constructed by overseas IT departments, and responding to new site construction requests from brands. Additionally, we manage projects and organizations, overseeing e-commerce and digital marketing-related projects, controlling vendors, managing QCD, and promoting stable operations and continuous improvement.
RakutenThe Rakuten Insurance Group continues to grow steadily, aiming to become the next pillar of Rakuten's FinTech business, following Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities. Rakuten Life Insurance is one of the core businesses within the Rakuten Insurance Group. It offers a variety of insurance products, including simple term and whole life insurance, medical insurance, cancer insurance, dementia insurance, comprehensive insurance for younger generations, and group credit life insurance for housing loans. The company provides multiple proposal channels, such as face-to-face agency channels operating nationwide and internet channels that leverage the extensive Rakuten membership base. As a familiar and approachable life insurance company, and as an innovative life insurance provider utilizing the technological expertise of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Life Insurance aims to deliver groundbreaking insurance solutions. Examples of Initiatives: Launch of Rakuten Points rewards for policyholders: Link (opens in new window) Digital transformation of insurance underwriting operations using AI: Link (opens in new window) Information Systems Division oversees the IT infrastructure of Rakuten Insurance group, maintaining the core insurance system. Moreover, we actively work to develop the new products and improve IT services through the technology, closely collaborating with the business. Main assignment of Group Manager is the leader of the technology group (technology teams) who drive the team members for the high quality system development. Attractive Points: AI-Driven Innovation: Leverage Rakuten Group's strong AI drive to implement innovative proposals with cutting-edge AI technology. Strategic Influence: Our compact financial organization offers a unique opportunity to work closely with management strategy, directly linking IT strategy to company growth. Broad Impact & Growth: Our size ensures ample chances to take on diverse responsibilities and projects, fostering extensive professional growth. As the business continues to expand, multiple development projects are progressing in parallel within the System Development Department. We are seeking a Group Manager who can lead teams from both a project execution and organizational management perspective. PositionDetails Project Promotion and Application support in Rakuten Life Insurance Information Systems Division Lead the application development group (multiple teams) Drive multiple concurrent development projects Mentor and develop development team members Vendor control Respond to and manage system incidents Evaluate and propose system improvements Communicate with other departments and teams Employees: 20 Partner Companies: 100 There are two groups:Core System Dev Groupand Agent & Web Dev Group. Projects are driven forward in units consisting of several employees and several members from partner companies. Mostly career professionalWindows/Linux
ShiseidoShiseido is promoting a company-wide AI reform with the important themes of "accelerating the use of AI for CX (customer experience) innovation" and "enhancing and automating back-office operations" in its mid-term management strategy towards 2030. The Global Digital Platform Division, Innovation Group, serves as an organization that leads this company-wide AI reform from a technical perspective. Its mission is to contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the entire Shiseido Group by creating new value using the latest technologies such as generative AI and AI agents, and by enhancing and automating internal business processes. Starting from the business challenges faced by various internal departments, we promote the planning, development, and operation of business applications utilizing generative AI and AI agents in a seamless manner. In addition, we are responsible for the operation of existing ServiceNow and RPA platforms, while shifting resources towards the utilization of AI in the future, and we are in charge of the in-house development of new AI solutions using Public Cloud and web technologies, as well as their deployment and establishment across the company.
RakutenDepartment Overview Rakuten Bank is one of the largest internet bank in Japan with over 17 million accounts. The System Division is an organization where you can engage in all tasks related to all system, such as planning, development, operation and maintenance, etc., ranging from developing core business systems to smartphone applications for iPhone/Android. Rakuten Bank provides financial services to our customers, and it will only make sense that they are satisfied to make sure that people can use the financial services most conveniently, safe and secure. You will be responsible for the quality control banking system from system requirements definition to system operation as a member of the system quality assurance department. Main responsibilities are reviewing and faults management. Regarding the review, it includes product inspection and face-to-face review of the system development projects to confirm that each development process has progressed in accordance with the standard development process. Regarding the fault management, it include the life cycle management from detection to countermeasures finishing analyze the trend of root cause of faults, etc. In addition, as a checking department, if there are issues or adjustments, you also will be responsible for informing relevant departments and encouraging them to make improvements.
ShiseidoThe Global Digital Platform Division leads the digital transformation of the entire group through the planning, strategy, construction, and operation of various digital platforms such as AI utilization and e-commerce business on a global scale. Additionally, the Data & Analytics Group is responsible for the planning, strategy, construction, and operation of global customer data infrastructure and various marketing platforms, promoting the proper management and analysis of customer data and its effective utilization in business, thereby supporting the overall business growth from a digital perspective. As part of the digital and IT functions at HQ, we primarily collaborate with brand business divisions and digital marketing personnel in various regions to promote strategies for utilizing customer data, from planning to the construction and operation of global customer data infrastructure and analytics platforms. Moving forward, we will focus on the renewal and improvement of various infrastructures with an eye on AI utilization, while ensuring stable operations of digital marketing in cooperation with related domestic and international departments and partner vendors, contributing to the overall business growth of the group through the execution of data utilization strategies.
RakutenThe Rakuten Insurance Group continues to grow steadily, aiming to become the next pillar of Rakuten's FinTech business, following Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities. Rakuten Life Insurance is one of the core businesses within the Rakuten Insurance Group. It offers a variety of insurance products, including simple term and whole life insurance, medical insurance, cancer insurance, dementia insurance, comprehensive insurance for younger generations, and group credit life insurance for housing loans. The company provides multiple proposal channels, such as face-to-face agency channels operating nationwide and internet channels that leverage the extensive Rakuten membership base. As a familiar and approachable life insurance company, and as an innovative life insurance provider utilizing the technological expertise of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Life Insurance aims to deliver groundbreaking insurance solutions. This Project Manager position plays a pivotal role in steering large-scale IT projects that shape the future of Rakuten Life Insurance. As a member of the System Planning Department, you will work in close partnership with business stakeholders and lead end-to-end initiatives—from planning and translating IT strategy into actionable roadmaps, through requirements definition, development execution, release, and successful operational adoption. You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership by coordinating multiple vendors and internal teams, while comprehensively managing schedule, quality, cost, and risk. By driving complex challenges to successful outcomes and delivering IT investments worth hundreds of millions of yen, this role offers a high level of responsibility, achievement, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both our customers’ future and the company’s sustainable growth.
ShiseidoThe Global Digital Platform Division leads the digital transformation of the entire group through the promotion of AI utilization and the planning, strategy, construction, and operation of various digital platforms such as e-commerce business. Additionally, the Data & Analytics Group is responsible for the planning, strategy, construction, and operation of the global customer data infrastructure and various marketing platforms, promoting the appropriate management and analysis of customer data and its effective utilization in business, thereby supporting the overall business growth from a digital perspective. As part of the HQ's digital and IT functions, we primarily collaborate with brand business divisions and digital marketing personnel in various regions to promote strategies for utilizing customer data, from planning to the construction and operation of global customer data infrastructure and analytics platforms. In the future, we will focus on the renewal and improvement of various infrastructures with an eye on AI utilization, while ensuring stable operations of digital marketing in cooperation with related domestic and international departments and partner vendors, contributing to the overall business growth of the group through the execution of data utilization strategies.
RakutenThe Rakuten Insurance Group continues to grow steadily, aiming to become the next pillar of Rakuten's FinTech business, following Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities. Rakuten Life Insurance is one of the core businesses within the Rakuten Insurance Group. It offers a variety of insurance products, including simple term and whole life insurance, medical insurance, cancer insurance, dementia insurance, comprehensive insurance for younger generations, and group credit life insurance for housing loans. The company provides multiple proposal channels, such as face-to-face agency channels operating nationwide and internet channels that leverage the extensive Rakuten membership base. As a familiar and approachable life insurance company, and as an innovative life insurance provider utilizing the technological expertise of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Life Insurance aims to deliver groundbreaking insurance solutions. This position plays a core role in ensuring the quality of large-scale IT projects at Rakuten Life. As a member of the Program Quality Management Group, you will provide cross-functional support throughout the entire project lifecycle—from planning to stable operation—enhancing the likelihood of project success through proactive quality management. Rather than serving as a final checkpoint, this role works closely with project managers and business teams to support mission-critical IT investments from a quality perspective, offering a highly rewarding opportunity with direct impact on the company’s growth. To accelerate digital transformation (DX) and realize our IT strategy, the scale and importance of IT projects continue to grow, making it an urgent priority to strengthen our quality management framework that supports and drives these initiatives. This role plays a critical part in balancing the success of IT projects with continuous quality improvement across the organization. In addition to deep involvement in individual projects, it drives ongoing quality enhancement through process improvement and standardization initiatives.
RakutenDepartment Overview The System Division is an organization where you can engage in all tasks related to all system, such as planning, development, operation and maintenance, etc., ranging from developing core business systems to smartphone applications for iPhone / Android. The systems are based on open architectures and we are also actively adopting open source technology. As taking on the important role of IT that determines the success or failure of the banking business, which is a social infrastructure, you can also enjoy the taste of it. In this great environment, we are looking for new members who can mutually stimulate and grow together. Why We Hire As a database professional, you will mainly engage in product selection, design, development, and operation of a wide variety of databases. We especially welcome those who can lead engineers, and those who have the motivation and skills to become a leader. Position Details Design and development of databases on new services Improve database parameters of current services New technology consideration and proposal Management of infrastructure projects Leading team as a team leader or assistant leader