Corporate Development (M&A, Management and Financial Strategy) Manager Candidate - Corporate Development Supervisory Department (CDSD)

Rakuten Group’s mission is to contribute society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. We provide over 70 various services such as online shopping mall “Rakuten Ichiba”, online travel service “Rakuten Travel”, online banking service “Rakuten Bank” and others including pro-sports businesses and telecommunication businesses.

Department Overview 

Corporate Development Supervisory Department is responsible for strategic planning and execution of M&As, capital alliances, joint ventures, and business sales (including listing) for the entire group. These include domestic projects as well as global projects. 

Corporate Development Supervisory Department consists of the Deal Management Section and Growth Strategy Section.

Position: 

Why We Hire 

To recruit candidate for the future head of the organization.

Position Details

We are looking for candidate who can lead corporate development projects for the entire group. 

You will be required to have hard skills in management, finance, legal, valuation, etc., and to be able to communicate smoothly with internal stakeholders such as management, business departments, and corporate departments, as well as external stakeholders such as legal and accounting experts and FAs. 

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to think and work independently to research, analyze, prepare documents, and make presentations for the success of the project, as well as provide accurate reporting to top management, including CEO, and manage and guide team members.

This is a very important department that plays a pivotal role in the management of Rakuten Group, which is now taking on a major challenge. This is the best position for a positive, passionate person who wants to grow with the organization and with themselves. 

This is an opportunity for an executive candidate with the potential to lead this organization in the future. 

Work Environment

- 8 members

- Investment Bank, Commercial Bank, Consulting Firm, FAS, Accountant, Corporate planning  

Mandatory Qualifications: 

- Experience in M&A related operations at business company or securities/investment firm 

- Management experience (even in a small group) 

- Strong communication skills, including negotiation, coordination, and relationship-building skills 

- High commitment to work 

- Japanese (native level), English (at least a level that enables business communication/negotiation)

Desired Qualifications: 

- MBA

- Management Experience

Others Information: 

Additional information on Location 

Rakuten Crimson House (Tokyo)

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC score of 800 (900 or above preferred) 

Please be sure to attach your resume in English when applying for the position. Any form is acceptable.