Rakuten is a provider of e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications products and services.

Rakuten

Job Description 
 
Business Overview 
 
As a member of the Rakuten Group FinTech Group Company, Rakuten Payment aims to realize a cashless society by developing businesses centered on payment and marketing services. Through its main services such as "Rakuten Pay (app payment)," "Rakuten Edy," and "Rakuten Point Card," it provides users with a convenient and secure payment experience. 
 
Department Overview 
 
We also function as a CoE (Center of Excellence) organization within the FinTech Group Company, responsible for promoting AI. 
 
We leverage AI technology to create value for FinTech services through the following activities: 
 

* Promoting AI adoption within the company through AI education and training.
* Improving operational efficiency and creating new value through the planning and execution of AI projects.
* Building and optimizing a data infrastructure that can be used across FinTech. 
 
 

Position 
 
Why We Hire 
 
We are looking for a data scientist to work with us to accelerate the promotion of AI for FinTech services. 
 
Position Details 
 
The scope of AI applications in FinTech services is wide-ranging, including behavior prediction, scoring, and fraud detection. Data scientists are responsible for contributing to the business by providing the best solutions for these various situations while utilizing tools such as AutoML. 
 
In Rakuten's fast-growing FinTech service, you will be able to create added value and realize the impact of AI. 
 
Work Environment 
 
We promote projects in collaboration with project managers and members who are primarily responsible for the development of data processing-related systems 
 
Mandatory Qualifications 
 


* At least 3 years of experience in machine learning, data analysis, data visualization, or related development.
* Familiarity with typical machine learning algorithms.
* Understanding of typical evaluation methods for machine learning models.
* Programming skills (Python, R, etc.)
* Knowledge and experience with SQL and databases.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside of the team. 
 
 

Desired Qualifications 
 


* Experience leading teams of developers and analysts.
* A keen interest in new technologies and tools.
* Experience in practical application of data- and AI-enabled systems and services 
 
 

Others Information 
 
Additional information on Location 
 
NBF Shinagawa Tower 
 
Additional Information On Secondment 
 
This position is employed by Rakuten Group, Inc. and seconded to Rakuten Payment, Inc. 
 
Frequency Of English Use 
 
Communication with external vendors will be in Japanese. 
 
Documents are written in English 
 
※ For more information, please refer to the links below: 
 
▼ About Company 
 
・History of the Rakuten Brand 
 
・Rakuten Group as a Global Company 
 
・Giving Back to Society 
 
▼ Latest Company News 
 
・Press Release 
 
・Investor Relations 
 
▼ Video Links 
 
・Other Rakuten Group Activities 
 
▼ Conditions of Employment 
 
・Rakuten Group Employee Benefits 
 
#datascientist #RakutenPayment #fintechgroup #RakutenPay 
 
Languages 
 
English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)

Machine Learning

FinTech

Data

Project management

Payment systems

Data analytics

Algorithm

Data Visualization

Security software

Python

Database

Marketing strategies

Team collaboration

Analysis

System security

Infrastructure

Communications

Data Scientist - Customer Service Development Department, Product Development Division, Rakuten Payment, Inc.