Investment Management /Operations Specialist - Administration Section, Japan Investment Department (RCAP)

Job Description:

Business Overview

Rakuten Group provides more than 70 services in a wide range of fields, including e-commerce, travel, digital content, and other Internet services in Japan and overseas, as well as financial services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments, mobile services such as mobile carrier services, and professional sports. By organically linking these services through a membership system centered on Rakuten members, Rakuten has created a unique “Rakuten ecosystem” that is unlike any other.

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Investment Business (Rakuten Capital) is Rakuten Group’s corporate venture capital (CVC). Through funding and strategic support for innovative startups, it promotes the development of a global ecosystem and fosters industry growth.

Investment themes span a wide range of areas including generative AI, mobile, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, and entertainment, with a focus on business synergies with the Rakuten Group.

Department Overview

Rakuten Capital is a global team composed of members with diverse nationalities and backgrounds. It maintains an extensive network to stay informed about technological trends and startup developments, while collaborating with various business units within the Rakuten Group to pursue synergies with its portfolio companies. Growth support leveraging Rakuten Group’s unique and diverse business resources and networks provides distinctive value to investee companies.

The Administration Section works in cooperation with overseas subsidiaries to manage the investment portfolio through monitoring investees and reviewing financial statements, as well as planning and managing general matters.

Position:

Why We Hire

As Rakuten’s ecosystem continues to grow, Rakuten Capital’s new investments are also expanding, which increases both the volume and importance of investment management operations. Therefore, we are planning to hire additional team members.

- We expect you to demonstrate your expertise as part of a small, highly skilled team while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The appeal of the position
- Expertise Supporting Investment Behind the Scenes: Engage in tasks directly linked to investment decisions and portfolio strategies, deepening your practical knowledge of finance and investment.
- Growth Across a Broad Scope of Responsibilities: Gain experience in the full spectrum of management operations, from investment execution to risk management and budget planning.
- Exercise Discretion in a Small, Elite Team: Participate in fast-paced decision-making while leveraging Rakuten Group’s resources.

Position Details

You will be responsible for practical tasks that ensure both quality and speed in managing investment operations—from the consideration stage through execution, monitoring, evaluation, and even the management and budgeting of investment entities (funds/SPCs).

Main Responsibilities
- Support for execution during investment consideration and implementation
- Assistance with investment monitoring
- Review of financial statements of investees and quarterly investment evaluations
- Portfolio management and risk control related to investments
- Comprehensive management of investment entities
- Other administrative and operational tasks related to business management

Example Projects
Currently, new investment executions are occurring every month across various business domains.

Work Environment

Rakuten Capital is a small, elite, and global organization. Members with diverse backgrounds come together, inspiring and challenging each other as they grow. The organization features a flat structure and an open communication culture, creating an environment where opinions and ideas can be freely expressed. Additionally, because the work requires a global perspective, you will gain valuable international business experience.

Reference: https://capital.rakuten.com/jp/

Background of Mid-Career Hires
Members from various backgrounds, such as banks, investment firms, foreign financial institutions, and insurance companies, are thriving in different positions.

Examples of Career Paths for Successful Mid-Career Hires
There are cases of career transitions to foreign asset management companies.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Proficiency in interpreting financial statements (BS/ PL/CF)

Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data formatting)

- Native-level Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 800 or higher)

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in management and operations at VC/CVC/PE/investment firms

- Practical experience in fund/SPC administration and governance operations, as well as evaluation (FV) processes
- Advisory or audit experience at audit firms or accounting offices, or understanding of JGAAP/IFRS

Desired Candidate Profile

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments, ensuring project execution with adherence to deadlines and quality standards, coupled with strong communication skills

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House
1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Related Pages
- Employee Benefits: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/benefit/

Employee Conditions:

https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/

Culture:

https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/

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