Public Policy Staff (International) - Global Public Policy Department (GPP) at Rakuten

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Policy, Global Activities, Research, Analysis, Relationship Building, Event Management, Communication, Regulatory Affairs, Policy Planning, Government Affairs, English Proficiency, Japanese Proficiency, Social Trends, Economic Trends, Technological Trends, Independent Work

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description: Business Overview The Rakuten Group's basic management philosophy is to "empower" people and society through innovation. Rakuten Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including the online shopping mall, Rakuten Ichiba, e-commerce services such as the travel booking site, Rakuten Travel, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports. Department Overview Public Policy Supervisory Department is a department that engages in lobbying activities for the creation of new industries and economic revitalization through deregulation by lobbying public policy through communication with the legislative and executive branches. In addition to policies directly related to the Rakuten Group's business, we also aim to realize policies that contribute to the development of the economy through the operation of economic organizations. Position: Why We Hire Fill a vacant position Position Details In this role, responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Plan, develop and implement public policy office's global activities - Research and analyze global policy trends - Build and maintain relationships with overseas government officials and relevant industry groups, etc - Build relationships with embassies in Tokyo, representatives of foreign government agencies, etc - Plan and manage events related to public policy offices' activities Mandatory Qualifications: - Requirements: Japanese (Native level) - Proven work experience in similar roles - Experience in working with global entities or working in English (written and verbal) - Excellent reading and writing skills to understand/produce complex regulatory or policy documents both in Japanese and English The ideal candidate will have - Ability to think logically and communicate smoothly and accurately with related parties - A strong interest in social, economic, and technological trends, as well as domestic and international policy trends surrounding the Internet industry, and an understanding of the Rakuten Group's management policies and strategies - A sense of speed and responsibility, and the ability to set goals and work independently - Willing to do necessary administrative work Desired Qualifications: - Experience in government affairs in the Internet industry - Expertise in policy planning and regulatory affairs of foreign government or related organization - Experience in planning and executing international events - Experience in regulatory planning at governmental organizations - Experience as a policy secretary for a member of the Diet - Experience in policy-related job at private companies or economic associations, etc. Others Information: Additional information on Location Futako Tamagawa (Rakuten Crimson House) #corporate #strategyplanning #operationdiv Languages: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent) In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70+ businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com *Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality* - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details

Responsibilities

The role involves planning, developing, and implementing global activities for the public policy office, as well as researching and analyzing global policy trends. Additionally, it includes building and maintaining relationships with government officials and industry groups.