<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global financial technology group with a strong and established market position in Japan.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate will lead a newly established Consumer Credit Risk function, working closely with major card-issuing partners in Japan. The role offers a high level of ownership and the opportunity to build and scale the function from the ground up, with a strong focus on consumer credit risk initiatives.</li><li>In parallel, the role will collaborate closely with established credit risk teams across APAC, leveraging existing best practices, expertise, and resources to accelerate the development and scaling of the function in Japan.</li><li>Key initiatives will include portfolio diagnostics, optimization of card acquisition and underwriting processes, predictive analytics, risk modeling advisory, and other data-driven credit risk projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>7-15 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or a related field</li><li>Experience and understanding of credit risk, ideally consumer related</li><li>Solid data analysis and analytical skills</li><li>Native or native-level Japanese, along with Business English</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging external stakeholders</li><li>Experience in cards, payments, retail banking, or risk consulting is a strong plus</li></ul><p> </p><p>The role requires a balanced mix of soft skills and technical abilities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional brand equity and long-term career development opportunity</li><li>Competitive compensation (base, cash bonus, equity) with sustainable working hours</li><li>Newly launched function with significant scope to shape its direction and impact</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>18 - 24 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013385207</p><p> </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/QWxiZXJ0by5GdXJsYW4uNTA3MTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established international financial services and risk intelligence organization with a strong global presence. With decades of expertise supporting corporate clients in managing credit risk, the company is now accelerating the growth of its fastest-growing divisions in Japan - targeting 40% year-over-year growth this fiscal year.<br /><br />This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a strategic business unit within a well-established yet entrepreneurial environment in a white space with lots of room to grow both personally and as a key member of their Japan business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven leader to expand their new 'data' products market share across assigned territories. This is a high-impact role focused on driving revenue growth and positioning the solutions as a leading risk intelligence offering in the market.<br /><br />Go-To-Market Strategy & Execution<br />- Develop and execute a clear GTM strategy across all channels: direct sales, partnerships, cross-sell and sell-through models, including trade-tech platforms<br />- Analyse the competitive landscape and define winning strategies<br />- Translate medium-term objectives and long-term vision into actionable business plans<br /><br />Revenue Growth & Channel Development<br />- Drive incremental BI revenue through new and existing partnerships<br />- Build, manage, and maintain a strong and predictable sales pipeline<br />- Provide accurate sales forecasting and progress reporting<br /><br />Stakeholder & Team Leadership<br />- Act as a strategic partner to regional and global stakeholders in shaping business and account plans<br />- Guide and nurture sales team members as the market grows<br /><br />Product & Market Feedback<br />- Work closely with product teams to advocate for enhancements aligned with local market requirements and regulatory standards<br />-Provide structured market feedback to support innovation and competitiveness<br /><br />Market Presence & Brand Positioning<br />- Represent the Business Information division at industry events<br />- Build presence within targeted industries through associations and presentations<br />- Partner with marketing to develop compelling, market-relevant content<br />- Enable and train partners and team members to effectively position and sell BI solutions<br /><br />Customer Success<br />- Ensure client NPS scores meet or exceed global benchmarks<br />- Maintain strong executive-level relationships with clients and partners </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>- 10-15 years of experience in direct and/or channel sales<br />- 3-5 years in a role requiring expansion of new products into new markets or client segments<br />- Proven experience in enterprise consultative sales<br />- Strong experience defining and executing GTM strategies with measurable results<br />- Background in data services, credit/risk intelligence, or risk management solutions<br />- Japanese (native); English (business level)</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013387383</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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuNzk2NzIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established international financial services and risk intelligence organization with a strong global presence. With decades of expertise supporting corporate clients in managing credit risk and making informed commercial decisions, the company is now accelerating the growth of its fastest growing divisions in Japan - targeting 40% year-over-year growth this fiscal year.</p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a strategic business unit within a globally recognized yet entrepreneurial environment in a white space with lots of room to grow both personally and as a business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Commercial Head in Japan will be responsible for driving revenue growth, defining and executing the go-to-market strategy, and building a high-performing commercial organization, currently a team of ca. 10 people.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the Country Manager and working closely with regional/global stakeholders, this role carries full ownership of the P&L and commercial strategy.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Develop and execute the strategy in Japan, aligning short-term execution with long-term growth objectives</li><li>Own and deliver the Japan BI revenue and profitability targets</li><li>Define and implement effective go-to-market plans and commercial tactics</li><li>Drive incremental revenue growth across new logo acquisition and existing client expansion</li><li>Manage, mentor, and scale the commercial team in Japan</li><li>Recruit, train, and develop talent to ensure sustained performance</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting and performance reporting to local and regional leadership</li><li>Optimize operational and commercial processes</li><li>Build senior-level relationships with key industry stakeholders</li><li>Represent the organization at external events and industry forums</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform strategy</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>10-12+ years of B2B sales experience</li><li>Minimum 3-5 years in a sales leadership or commercial management role</li><li>Experience in developing and executing a GTM strategy, ideally from 0 → 1 or 1 → 10</li><li>Proven track record of owning and delivering revenue targets</li><li>Experience working in multinational and cross-cultural environments</li><li>Experience in financial services or fintech with knowledge of credit risk</li><li>Japanese (native); English (business level)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Full P&L ownership of a strategic business line in Japan</li><li>Ability to shape and execute go-to-market strategy at country level</li><li>You will have the opportunity to tap into an existing client base from a well-established business proposing these "new" solutions</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>22 - 26 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013385199</p><p> </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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuMjQ5MzYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
