Message for Candidates

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (JRI) is one of the core companies of the SMBC Group, providing a wide range of financial services centered on banking operations. We provide IT solutions for the planning and construction of strategic information systems, consulting for management strategies and industrial promotion, incubation for the creation of new businesses, and think-tank functions for research and analysis of domestic and overseas economies and policy proposals.
In the IT solution field, in particular, we provide IT supports for the oversea expansion of SMBC Group companies and their clients, based on our oversea offices in New York, London, Shanghai, and Singapore.
As Japanese companies expand globally, we provide sophisticated solutions to meet the needs of diverse customers.

Our Attraction

【We create innovative values that companies and society demand.】
We are one of the core companies of the SMBC Group, which plays a vital role in the Japanese economy by providing a wide range of financial services, mainly in the banking business. We are engaged in a wide range of services, including IT solutions for planning and building strategic information systems based on IT, consulting for management strategies and industrial promotion, incubation for the creation of new businesses, and think-tank functions for research, analysis, and policy proposals for the domestic and foreign economies.

Business Profile

◆ IT Solutions: Strategy development for IT-Finance, system planning and development, project management, utilization of advanced technology, security measures implementation, DX implementation, etc.
◆ Consulting Service: Consulting for companies, government agencies, etc.
◆ Incubation Service: Business model development, business start-up support, etc.
◆ Research Service: Economic research and policy recommendations.
Consulting/Incubation/Research depts are not accepting the application via this website.

Working Environment

JRI is the core company responsible for the IT strategy of the SMBC Group.
We support the business of the financial services group from the foundation by not only developing systems but also engaging in the business strategy of each group company from the planning and planning for its realization.

In addition to IT solutions, it also functions as a consulting think tank. Under the slogan of "Building a Nation for the Next Generation," we provide consulting services for management strategies and industrial promotion, research and analysis of the domestic and overseas economies, policy proposals, and industrial creation. We show the direction that society and industry should take, and we work toward the realizing dynamic Japan that develops together with the world.

HRD System

◆Overview [ Training after joining the company ] After joining the company, employees will focus on acquiring the basic skills, such as business etiquette and business presentation through introductory training for a certain period. After that, we will conduct technical training. For those who did not major in IT related fields, we have prepared a training program that enables them to understand and acquire basic technical knowledge. We have prepared an environment where you can take on bew challenges regardless of their current major. The keyword of our education system is "self-education.". We are willing to provide educational resources to those who are willing to imorove themselves.
Training and System Reference: https://jri-career.com/career_system_it.html

[ Global business environment ]
While working at the Tokyo Head Office, you can also engage in system development projects with overseas bases that support global strategies. At the earliest, as an overseas trainee from the end of the third year after joining the company, you will acquire local knowledge of financial operations and development skills through practical experience at one of the bases in New York, London, Singapore and Shanghai, thereby aiming to become a global talent who will be responsible for overseas systems. In addition, after the fifth or sixth year, you can work as a representative at each overseas base. ※ The year is a rough estimate.

[ Career Path ]
As a financial and IT professional, you will be familiar with financial operations and have a high level of IT expertise. In addition, you are expected to acquire management skills with a high level off personal skills and leadership to lead to the realization of large-scale, unstoppable and challenging financial system projects. At JRI, we expect employees to develop into strong individuals with high market value by acquiring the three competencies of IT skills, financial knowledge, and management skills. In the future, you will be a project manager, an IT architect, an IT strategist, etc.
Career Path Reference: https://jri-career.com/career_pass_it.html

◆IT Solutions [New employee training] ・ Introductory training: New employees will learn Japanese business etiquette, business presentation, and other skills required to work in Japan. ・ Technical training: After understanding the basic technical knowledge, new employees will team up and work on "system development exercises"
[New Employee Mentor System] Senior employees in the same department will be assigned as a mentor in charge of training each new employee. Mentors are central in providing guidance and support to help new employees grow by leveraging their work experience.
[Overseas Trainee System] New employees will be temporally placed at JRI's overseas offices (New York, London, Singapore, and Shanghai). Through practical experience, new employees are expected to acquire local financial business knowledge and development skills to be global talents responsible for overseas systems.
[Cafeteria-Style Training (Internal and External Training Program)] Employees will receive a certain amount of "cafeteria points" and can take internal and external training courses within the range of the point they have. Hundreds of training courses are available, including group training, e-learning, and correspondence courses, so you can choose the one that suits you best.
[Career Support System] Career development training is held every year to provide opportunities for employees to reflect on their careers. Career development support sessions are held periodically to listen to the voices of individual employees and help them achieve their career goals.
◆Consulting/Incubation/Research*Please note that Consulting/Incubation/Research depts are not accepting the application via this website. [New employee group training] In April (introductory training), the basic skill training for new consultants, such as compliance, business etiquete, reporting, strategy/marketing, finance, facilitation, etc. In May (practical training), practical training in preparation for assignment while utilizing basic skills and knowledge.
[New Employee Follow-up Training] In the fall, practical one-on-one training for basic skills is conducted with the theme of corporate analysis. A variety of training programs are also provided for each research skill.
[Mid-Career Skill Upgrading Training] Enhance skills in facilitation, project management, practical finance, and consulting sales.
[New manager training] Upon promotion to manager, reaffirmation of new manager's skills, suc as project management, leadership, expertise in legal, financial and huma resources, and work ethic.
[Study meetings] Discipline-specific know-how sharing meetings and advanced theme study meetings are held throughout the year for knowledgeand job skill improvement as well as network building.

Internal Support System

●Internal Systems ◆
Career support, 1on1 meeting, career challenge system, in-house recruiting system, IT professional system
◆ Challenge Innovation Mind-building, Innovation Contest, JRI Tech-Day, J-aggle, Hacker Contest
●Benefits
Property accumulation savings, parental leave, shorter working hours for parenting, family leave for caregivers, shorter working hours for eldercare, retirement allowance, accumulated leave, continuous leave, refreshment leave, spot leave, half-day leave, etc.
●Career path
◆ IT solutions: As a financial and IT professional, you will be familiar with financial operations and have a high level of IT expertise. In addition, you are expected to acquire management skills with a high level of personal skills and leadership to lead to the realization of large-scale, unstoppable and challenging financial system projects. At JRI, we expect our employees to develop into strong individuals with high market value by acquiring these three abilities.
◆ Consulting/Incubation/Research: For new graduates, they go through a period of essential skill development and build their careers step by step. They are promoted on a merit-based basis based on their capabilities and perfoamances, not on a seniority basis.
Also, there is no limit to the number of people who can be promoted, and the career will be open depending on what you can bring to the company.
Consulting/Incubation/Research depts are not accepting the application via this website.