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FULL_TIME
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Project Manager - IT Governance Section, IT Risk Management Group (ITSD)

1/7/2026

The project manager is responsible for the establishment, evaluation, and improvement of internal controls related to J-SOX compliance. This includes planning, execution, monitoring, and responding to deficiencies in J-SOX-compatible projects.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to 2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has more than 30,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/.
About the Role

Job Description:

Department Overview

Providing high-quality services promptly and maximizing customer satisfaction are part of Rakuten Group's core principles and is our most important business strategy.

In order to realize this strategy, it is essential to strengthen and operate internal controls in accordance with the J-SOX (Japanese version of the SOX Act).

Technology Division's J-SOX-enabled projects team oversees internal control building, evaluation, and improvement activities.

Position:

Why We Hire

We are seeking a project manager with specialized knowledge and experience to strengthen internal controls, including J-SOX compliance, and to improve operations.

 

Position Details

As the lead of the J-SOX project, project manager is responsible for the establishment, evaluation, and improvement of internal controls.

 

Responsibilities

- Planning, execution, monitoring, and responding to deficiencies in J-SOX-compatible projects

- Establishing Internal Control Framework and Improving operations
- Project Team management

- Oversee the development and implementation of internal control policies, procedures, and standards – promote compliance

- Ensuring the integrity and efficiency of internal control through cooperation with other departments

- Increasing awareness and education within organizations regarding J-SOX compliance

Mandatory Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience in internal control or J-SOX-enabled projects

- 3+ years of project management experience

- Native Level Japanese language ability

- Business Level English (TOEIC 800 or above)

- Strong teamwork capability in a diverse team environment

- Deep understanding of internal control frameworks and J-SOX regulatory requirements - excellent consultation, problem solving, communication, interpersonal skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Strong ownership and sense of responsibility

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in developing and implementing internal control frameworks

- Experience in leading J-SOX-compatible projects

- Diverse work experience and ability to work well in a team environment

- Experience in internal audit and risk management

- Have a certification related to internal control or audit, such as CIA or CISA

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Languages:

English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)
Key Skills
Project ManagementInternal ControlJ-SOX ComplianceTeam ManagementPolicy DevelopmentCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsConsultation SkillsRisk ManagementInternal AuditJapanese LanguageEnglish LanguageOwnershipResponsibilityDiversity Awareness
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