<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Job Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Formulate and drive the data governance strategy and roadmap for the entire group</li><li>Implement data protection measures (privacy, security, and risk management) meeting financial institution standards</li><li>Establish governance models (policies, processes, and standards) that facilitate rather than hinder data utilization</li><li>Lead Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) processes for new products and design/implement AI governance frameworks</li><li>Coordinate across departments (collaborating with Legal, Security, Product, data-related teams, and executive management)</li><li>Monitor regulatory trends-such as the APPI (Act on the Protection of Personal Information), the EU AI Act, and CBPR-and incorporate them into governance initiatives</li><li>Serve as a hands-on manager (playing manager)</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>Must-Have</p><ul><li>Practical experience in data governance, data management, or privacy-related fields</li><li>Knowledge of personal information protection (APPI or equivalent regulations)</li><li>Experience leading projects involving diverse stakeholders (ability to make appropriate judgments-including when to say "no"-and build consensus)</li><li>Experience making key governance decisions, such as determining risk appetite or formulating policies</li><li>Native-level Japanese proficiency</li></ul><p>Nice-to-Have</p><ul><li>Experience in fintech, banking, consulting, insurance, or internet platform companies</li><li>Experience with AI governance</li><li>Experience establishing and operating governance frameworks across group companies or multiple legal entities</li><li>Knowledge of CBPR and ISO 27001</li><li>English communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013442913</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGluaC5EYW5nLjU1ODAwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">