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Job ID : 1616096 Date Updated : October 6th, 2026

PR/087630 | Business Development Consultant (Digital Identity / Financial Services) - Germany (m / f / d)

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Company Overview
A leading global technology and information solutions company headquartered in Japan is preparing to expand its Digital Identity business in Europe.
The company is seeking an experienced freelance or contract-based Business Development Consultant to support market entry activities, customer engagement, and commercial strategy development within the European financial services sector.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new market initiative at an early stage, focusing on digital identity, compliance, customer onboarding, and regulatory technology solutions.
 
Responsibilities
  • Drive business development activities across the European financial services market
  • Identify and engage target customers, including:
    • Banks
    • Insurance companies
    • FinTech firms
    • Financial service providers
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders within:
    • Compliance departments
    • Risk Management teams
    • AML / KYC functions
    • Regulatory Affairs teams
  • Generate new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking
  • Arrange and participate in customer meetings, both online and in person
  • Support development of go-to-market strategies for Europe
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback
  • Develop and manage an opportunity pipeline
  • Deliver regular progress reports and recommendations to the client
 
Requirements
  • Fluent German and professional-level English
  • Proven experience within the financial services industry
  • Strong business development, sales, or consulting background
  • Demonstrated ability to generate new business opportunities from scratch
  • Existing network within banks, insurance companies, FinTechs, or financial institutions
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven business environments
Preferred
  • Consulting experience focused on financial institutions
  • Expertise in AML, KYC, Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Affairs
  • Experience in RegTech, FinTech, or Digital Identity solutions
  • Familiarity with European digital identity regulations and emerging Digital Wallet initiatives
  • Experience supporting market entry projects or new business launches
 
Engagement DetailsContract Type
Preferred:
  • Freelance Consultant
Also considered:
  • Independent Contractor
  • Fixed-term Contract
Potential for longer-term engagement depending on project success.
Workload
  • Approximately 2 days per week
  • Around 8-10 days per month
  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Preferred commencement: November 2026
 
Compensation
  • €1,500 - €2,000 per day
  • Higher rates may be considered for exceptional candidates with highly relevant industry expertise and networks
 
Why This Opportunity?
  • Early-stage market entry project with significant strategic impact
  • Opportunity to influence the growth of Digital Identity solutions in Europe
  • High visibility with senior stakeholders
  • Flexible consulting engagement
  • Potential to evolve into a broader strategic leadership role as the European business develops
 
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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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