Job Description:

Business Overview

The AI & Data Division (AIDD) creates powerful, customer-focused search, recommendation, data science, advertising, marketing, price and inventory optimization solutions to a variety of businesses in commerce, fintech and mobile industries. We design, develop, and deploy high performance, fault-tolerant distributed systems used by millions of Rakuten customers every day. We strive to deliver the most innovative solutions that are helpful to people and societies around the world.

Department Overview

The AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC) is part of the Rakuten Technology division and act as the bridge between the business units and our data and AI professionals. Using a consulting approach, we empower Rakuten businesses with data science and AI driven solutions.

The Fintech Consulting Section assumes business development, project management, and creating scientific models by means of big data.

Position Details

As a Senior Data Consultant, you will have a proven track record in leading data consulting teams, driving data strategy, and delivering innovative data solutions for clients. You will play a critical leadership role, guiding data initiatives, and ensuring the successful delivery of data projects.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

- Lead a team of data consultants, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to drive high-performance and professional growth.

- Oversee multiple data consulting engagements simultaneously, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.

- Lead the development and the implementation of data strategies, roadmaps, and frameworks to drive data-driven decision-making and support business growth.

- Lead the design and the implementation of robust data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance, data security, and data quality.

- Provide expert guidance on data architecture, data modeling, and data integration solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

- Lead the collaboration with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, including IT, analytics, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless implementation and integration of data solutions.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in data management, analytics, and AI, and provide thought leadership within the organization.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gains.

Additional Information

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for service delivery and client engagement.

2. Lead and manage digital transformation (DX) projects within financial institutions, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Experience dealing with senior stakeholders across a company (3 years+).

- Communication with BU in Japanese.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in driving data strategy, developing roadmaps, and implementing data governance frameworks. (3 years+).

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