GM of Global Corporate IT (Executive Officer Candidate)
- Tokyo
- Partial Remote
- Full-time
- August 16, 2024
【Only applicants residing in Japan are eligible to apply.】
Overview
At Money Forward, we offer a range of services utilized by many users, including the automated household accounting and asset management service "Money Forward ME" and the business-oriented cloud service "Money Forward Cloud." Additionally, we implement technologies such as "Account Aggregation" and single sign-on through "Money Forward ID" to support these services. Most of these services and features are developed in-house, not only in Japan but also at our overseas locations, Money Forward Vietnam and Money Forward India.
To support our Japanese customers, we have a wide range of in-house operations, including sales, user support/customer support, and marketing.
The mission of the Global IT Division is to enhance the productivity of the Money Forward Group using the latest technologies, including AI. We manage identity with Microsoft Entra ID and provision it to SaaS applications that enhance employee productivity, such as Google Workspace and Slack. We provide the latest MacBook and Windows PCs as devices and manage these devices globally.
These activities also require security assurance. We work closely with the CISO and the CISO Office to build and operate not only Entra ID but also Intune, Jamf, and Defender for Endpoint.
To ensure that more users can comfortably use our services, we are looking for individuals who can lead the information systems that support the productivity of Money Forward Group employees and the globalization of our company organization. This position aims to become an executive officer within a few years. As a member of the management team, you will commit to enhancing employee productivity and report your activities monthly to the CEO and CTO.
Responsibilities
This position oversees the entire global information systems of the Money Forward Group.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing, building, and operating information systems, including those at overseas locations.
- Managing all business devices and smartphones in Japan and abroad.
- Managing all SaaS contracts and subscriptions in Japan and abroad.
- Designing, implementing, and operating information security measures set by the CISO Office in collaboration with security specialists from the same office.
- Recruiting and supervising information systems personnel in Japan and overseas.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of technologies used in information systems, such as IdP, MDM, EDR, CASB, SASE, OS (Windows and Mac), and networks (including WiFi).
- Ability to conceptually understand these technical elements and review the design of various projects.
- Capability to assist team members in advancing their projects and take the lead on critical projects.
- Experience in executing projects in-house rather than vendor management, or experience in designing and building information systems for external clients.
- Experience in designing and building information systems
- Technical expertise to visualize procurement, systematize operations, and engage in discussions on equal footing with the CISO, the Chief Information Security Officer.
- Experience in coordinating and negotiating with multiple stakeholders, including senior management.
- Agility and communication skills to work across different organizational units.
- High ethical standards and integrity as an IT administrator.
Nice-to-have
- Experience interacting with senior management and understanding business operations within a company.
- PMP certification or understanding of PMBOK.
- Experience managing an organization with more than two hierarchical levels.
Required language skills
- English: Business level
- Japanese: Business level
Position Highlights
- Opportunity to conceptualize and design the information systems for the Money Forward Group, which aims to be a global tech leader.
- Ability to leverage past experiences in a growing business company.
Salary Range
Min 9,000,000 - Max 20,000,000 Japanese yen / year (Gross)
Location, Hybrid Work
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Hybrid Work
- As a standard practice, a minimum of 2 days work from office attendance is mandatory, designated as team office days. Additionally, employees are encouraged to spend 3 or more days in the office.
- The specific "team office days" may vary depending on the assigned team.
- This policy may be subject to change based on the company's needs and work circumstances.
Vacations
- Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday)
- Japanese national holidays
- Paid holidays
- Summer vacation days: 3 days
- Winter vacations days: 2 days
- New Year holidays (December 31st - January 3rd)
Benefits
- Various Social Insurances:
- Employees' Pension Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Employment Insurance
- Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
- Nearby Housing Allowance
- Relocation Allowance for moving nearby
- Health Checkups
- Gynecological Examinations
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Book Purchase Subsidy
- Corporate Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discounts on Services (limited to our contracted providers):
- Rental Brokerage
- Housekeeping Services
- Babysitting Services
- Online English Conversation Schools
Selection Process
Casual interview/Document Screening
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First interview *Depending on position coding assignment may be assigned.
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Second interview
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Final interview *Reference checks may be required before or after the interview.
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Job offer and Meeting
*The selection process may change
Reference checks
Money Forward may ask you for the reference checks using an online service, called "back check".
Mutual understanding is limited in the selection process only. Therefore, we would like to refer to the information about you from your supervisor and colleagues working together at the current or previous company so that we can make a more reliable match and to lead to your early success after joining our company.
*No pass/fail decision will be made on the basis of the reference checks only.
*The fact that you are applying for us will not be disclosed to your references.
About Money Forward
Money Forward, founded in 2012, strives to deliver exceptional value to users in various business domains. As a leading FinTech company, we offer over 40 services, ranging from personal finance management to B2B SaaS products.
We have been growing rapidly, and we are expanding our global hiring to help further expand the company. That means that we are open to hiring those with limited or no Japanese language proficiency.
Money Forward is one of Japan's hottest FinTech companies and it is now a great opportunity to be a part of one of our continued growths!
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