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Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Wallet, Inc. is a cryptocurrency exchange provider within the Rakuten Group. It began offering cryptocurrency spot trading services in August 2019, and in December of the same year, it launched a service that allows users to exchange "Rakuten Points" for cryptocurrencies. In March 2020, it started offering margin (leverage) trading services, allowing transactions exceeding the funds on hand. It is also possible to invest by exchanging "Rakuten Points" earned through Rakuten services for cryptocurrencies. This service is popular because it allows people who are hesitant to invest with cash to easily start trading cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Polygon, Oasis) handled by Rakuten Wallet for spot trading can be easily charged to "Rakuten Cash" (electronic money) and used at "Rakuten Pay (app payment)" and "Rakuten Point Card" participating stores in the city.

Department Overview The System Department performs its duties with three pillars: "Planning, Development, and Implementation of New Services," "Operation and Maintenance of Existing Services," and "Infrastructure." We have various tasks such as launching our own services, ensuring stable operation after implementation, and daily improvement activities from the customer's perspective. We play a role in promoting business in cooperation with other departments within the company.

Position: Why We Hire The System Department is involved in the systems that are the foundation of our business. We are planning to increase the number of staff to strengthen the system in line with the dramatic expansion of our business. In a very vibrant industry, with ever-expanding cooperation between Rakuten Group companies, we are receiving various attractive projects. We would like to welcome members who will support our business together and accelerate the provision of various services to users.

Position Details You will be responsible for promoting new projects from launch to implementation as a Project Manager. We are looking for someone who can promote new business challenges in cooperation with various Rakuten Group companies. There will be many opportunities for communication in English, and we would like you to take charge of project management while exploring various new possibilities, such as initiatives for web3, which are expected in the future.

Work Environment Our company consists of 7 employees and 20 dispatched members from outsourcing companies. We work with domestic and international vendors (approximately 100 people) to fulfill the System Department's Mission. All members of the System Department have experience in system planning, development, operation, or maintenance.

Mandatory Qualifications: - Must have experience as a Project Manager or Project Lead on projects. - Knowledge of PMBOK concepts is preferred; experience in small-scale or medium-to-large-scale projects is welcome. - Experience in requirements definition, high-level/detailed design, development, integration/comprehensive testing.

Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. - Infrastructure-related knowledge (networks, cloud, etc.). - Experience in information security. - Experience in the financial industry. Basic knowledge of cryptocurrencies. - 3+ years of development experience with object-oriented languages such as Java. - 1+ years of development experience with scripting languages such as VBA or Python.

Others Information: Additional information on Location Rakuten Crimson House Aoyama

Additional information on Secondment Secondment to Rakuten Wallet, Inc. while being employed by Rakuten Group, Inc.

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Languages:English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)