Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: 30-40M+ Performance bonus

About The Opportunity

A leading global company operating within a highly regulated and technology-driven industry is seeking an exceptional Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to join its executive leadership team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence corporate direction at the highest level by combining strategic leadership, quantitative analysis, business portfolio management, and executive decision support. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping long-term growth, evaluating strategic investments, and driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term corporate strategy and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market, competitive, regulatory, and technology analyses to inform strategic planning.
• Build and evaluate strategic scenarios using quantitative and financial models.
• Design executive KPI frameworks and business performance monitoring systems.
• Lead portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and new business evaluations.
• Assess investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and M&A initiatives.
• Support due diligence, transaction analysis, and post-merger integration planning.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives involving business, technology, finance, and legal teams.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and analytical excellence across the organization.

• Advanced Japanese communication skills.
• Degree or strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Strategy Consulting
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity / Venture Capital
• Corporate Strategy Leadership
• Expertise in business analysis, financial modeling, strategic planning, and executive decision support.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership through analytical insights and structured recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.
  

• Experience applying Data Science, Statistics, or Machine Learning to business strategy.
• Experience within Financial Services, FinTech, Blockchain, or regulated industries.
• IPO readiness and capital market experience.
• International business strategy and global expansion experience.
• Executive-level English proficiency.

• Strategic and analytical leadership.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• High integrity and professional maturity.
• Ability to thrive in fast-changing, complex environments.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and business transformation.

This role offers direct influence over enterprise strategy, investment decisions, growth initiatives, and executive leadership priorities. The successful candidate will help shape the future direction of a rapidly evolving global business while working closely with senior executives, investors, and key stakeholders.