Company wide Project Lead - Member (Cross functional Collaboration with Rakuten Mobile Business Units) - Anti-Fraud Department (AFD)

Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Group provides over 70 services across a wide range of domains both in Japan and internationally, including internet services such as e-commerce, travel, and digital content; fintech (financial) services including credit cards, banking, securities, e-money, and smartphone app payments; mobile carrier services; and professional sports. *Our Businesses Key Figures Department Overview The Fraud Prevention Department is a newly established organization founded in April 2026, reporting directly to the President & CEO, created to achieve healthy and sustainable service growth for Rakuten Mobile. It simultaneously pursues user-friendly service design and business profitability and convenience. Beyond responding to individual fraud cases, the department carries a strategic mission of building the governance framework itself in collaboration with senior management. As a newly established organization, there is the freedom to design systems and culture from scratch without being constrained by precedent. The department consists of five sections. This position sits within the "Business Collaboration Section." *Note: While this position handles Fraud Prevention Department work for Rakuten Mobile, Inc., the employing entity will be Rakuten Group, Inc. [Mission of the Business Collaboration Section] Fraud prevention is not just about "defense." The Business Collaboration Section works closely with Marketing, SHOP teams, and other business units to design and drive systems that maximize revenue while keeping fraud risk under control. We develop professionals in fraud prevention who never impede business growth. [Why This Role is Compelling] 1. Dynamism Under Direct Executive Leadership As an organization reporting directly to the President & CEO, your proposals connect directly to executive decisions. An environment where frontline operations and management move as one. 2. Building an Organization from Scratch In this launch phase, you can lead with full autonomy over process design, team culture, and system requirements — shaping the department from the ground up. 3. Unique Market Value Gain fraud prevention expertise found nowhere else: Rakuten's vast economic ecosystem data combined with Rakuten Mobile's real-time traffic intelligence. 4. Expanding Career Paths Career paths extend beyond fraud prevention to quality improvement across the group, marketing strategy, governance, and more. Position Why We Hire: With Rakuten Mobile's rapid business expansion, the volume of regulatory, internal control, and management reporting work has grown significantly. We are expanding headcount to cover policy management, KPI tracking, and external reporting functions. Candidates without fraud prevention frontline experience are very welcome — backgrounds in governance, compliance, or corporate planning are highly valued. Position Details - Fraud Prevention Strategy Planning and Execution Design systems to predict and control fraud risk in collaboration with each business unit. - Mid-to-Long-Term Roadmap Development Architect forward-looking defense strategies and drive them with clear prioritization. - Building a Cross-Organizational Fraud Prevention Management Structure Serve as the driving force for fraud prevention initiatives by working closely with Marketing, SHOP teams, and other departments. - Defense Planning and Execution Plan Development Develop plans that minimize disruption to each department while maximizing defensive effectiveness. Work Environment [Department Composition] - Headcount: Approximately 20 members in the Fraud Prevention Department (approximately 5 per section) - Age distribution: 6 in their 20s, 8 in their 30s, 6 in their 40s - New graduate to mid-career hire ratio: 2:8 [Average Overtime] Approximately 20 hours/month *May vary depending on projects and time of year. Mandatory Qualifications Any one of the following / Target: 3+ years of experience *Practical experience in fraud prevention is not required. Candidates from other industries are very welcome. 1.Experience in business improvement, planning, or project participation at a company Includes planning and driving initiatives, or working cross-departmentally to solve problems. No PM or management title required. 2.Practical experience in business process improvement or transformation at a consulting firm or company Includes problem analysis, solution planning, and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders. Any industry or company size accepted. 3.Experience in sales, marketing, business planning, operations, or similar roles — driving initiatives in collaboration with multiple departments No "PM" or "PMO" title or certification required. Applicants who have successfully driven any initiative involving other teams are welcome to apply. Desired Qualifications - Practical experience in fraud prevention, security, or AML/CFT-related work - Knowledge in fraud prevention domains: fraud detection, monitoring, or countermeasure design - Experience using data analysis / BI tools for problem discovery and decision-making (SQL, BI tools, dashboard design) - Experience leading business automation or systematization projects (e.g., RPA or workflow system implementation) - Work experience in e-commerce, mobile, fintech, or payments - Ability to quickly understand Rakuten Mobile's business model and fraud risk structure - Business-level English proficiency (email writing, document creation, meeting participation) #business #director #projectmanager #informationsecurity #privacygovernance #communicationsandenergy Languages: Japanese (Speaking - 4 - Fluent)