Risk Management Specialist

Date PostedJuly 1, 2026LocationTokyo, JapanCompanyMajor Advertising CompanySalary¥7,000,000 - ¥12,500,000Typelegal/patent - legal (compliance officers) legal/patent - legal (documentation) legal/patent - other

Job Summary

The successful candidate will manage risks and coordinate incident responses within a major advertising firm. Responsibilities include BCM/BCP operations, crisis management planning, and inter-departmental coordination. This role requires extensive experience in corporate risk management and strong communication skills in both English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

  • Project management for incident responses
  • BCM/BCP planning and operation
  • Internal and external stakeholder coordination
  • Crisis management improvement measures

Required Skills

  • 3+ years in Risk/Crisis Management
  • Native Japanese proficiency
  • Business English (TOEIC 735+)
  • Strong logical problem-solving skills

Job Details

Job Description: • Project management during incident response • Agenda setting • Communication, coordination, and negotiation with various internal departments and external resources (law firms, etc.) • Consideration of directions for problem solving and promotion of idea generation • Support for project leader direction • Measures to improve crisis management response capabilities • Planning and operation of study sessions • Internal dissemination and awareness-raising • Operation of BCM/BCP (Business Continuity) • Formulation and revision of response plans • Emergency response Working Hours: ・Flextime system (prescribed working hours: 7 hours; no core time) ・Remote work recommended Job Requirements: • 3 (2) years or more of practical experience in a corporate management department (risk management/legal and compliance department/corporate department) or a related field • Experience in risk management or incident response • 3 years or more of experience in risk management/crisis management • Experience as a lawyer or civil servant • Experience working on projects commissioned by government agencies or local authorities • Experience in crisis management at a consulting firm or similar • Experience in advisory services • Knowledge of and interest in internal control and corporate governance • Ability to lead internal teams and accurately manage work processes, quality control, cost control, etc. • Planning and execution ability to logically construct scenarios for problem solving, possess accurate insights, and find realistic solutions appropriate to the situation • Imagination and perceptiveness to predict risk factors and future developments for various cases • Communication skills to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders Language Requirements: • English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) • Japanese Level: Native Level Compensation & Benefits: • Expected Annual Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥12,500,000 (Determined based on experience and skills) • Standard Working Hours: 7 hours • Bonus: 4 times a year (March, April, September, October) • Salary Increase: Once a year (April) • Defined Contribution Corporate Pension Plan Available • Commuting Allowance: Paid actual cost up to ¥1,800 one way • Comprehensive Social Insurance • Contract Period: Full-time employee (Training period 6 months)