Shibuya, Japan Hybrid Full-time

Recursive is hiring a Business Solutions Architect

About the Role

Recursive is seeking a Client-facing Business Solutions Architect to translate business challenges into AI-driven and custom software solutions. This role involves working closely with clients, engineers, and project teams to support solution design, requirement definition, and project delivery. Ideal candidates will enjoy bridging business and technology while gaining hands-on experience in AI and digital transformation projects.

What You'll Do

  • Support our clients from initial needs understanding through their AI solution journey.
  • Assist in translating client requirements into actionable project plans, help monitor execution, and ensure clear communication of progress and potential challenges to all stakeholders.
  • Act as a vital bridge between client teams and our internal technical experts, fostering seamless communication and teamwork for successful project delivery.
  • クライアントのニーズ理解からAIソリューションの導入まで、その道のりをサポートする。
  • クライアントの要件を実行可能なプロジェクト計画に落とし込み、プロジェクトの進捗管理をサポートしながら、進捗状況や潜在的な課題をすべての関係者に明確に共有する。
  • クライアントと社内の技術チームとの間の重要な架け橋となり、プロジェクトの成功に向けた円滑なコミュニケーションとチームワークする。

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years in a B2B client-facing role.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • English: Business-level fluency (e.g., TOEFL 90+, TOEIC 750+)
  • Japanese: Business-level proficiency (e.g., JLPT N2 or above)

Nice to Have

  • Experience in custom software, AI/ML, or deep tech solutions is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

  • One year fixed term contracts for all new employees, converted to permanent upon meeting standards and contributing effectively
  • Flexible work hours with core hours of 10:00 - 16:00
  • Hybrid work model offering remote flexibility and up to four days working from Shibuya office
  • Public holidays
  • Winter break
  • 20 days of paid annual leave
  • 5 days of sick leave
  • Special leave for bereavement
  • Paid parental care
  • Health insurance
  • Annual health checkups
  • Employee’s welfare pension
  • Accident and unemployment insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Caregiving leave
  • Babysitter voucher program
  • Team-building allowances
  • Skill development support
  • Language learning support
  • Relocation assistance
  • Visa application support
  • Commuting allowance
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee invention profit share program
  • Stock option plan for eligible roles
  • Open to discussions about side projects based on individual circumstances
  • Support for teaching at universities, contributing to non-profit organizations, or engaging in pet projects

Work Mode

  • Hybrid
  • Locations: Shibuya office
  • Remote flexibility with up to four days in office, flexible work hours with core hours 10:00 - 16:00

Recursive values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status.

Required Skills
client-facingstakeholder managementcommunicationorganizational skillsbusiness-level Englishbusiness-level Japanese client-facingstakeholder managementcommunicationorganizational skillsbusiness-level Englishbusiness-level Japanese
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Recursive
Recursive is an Applied AI consulting company based in Japan that develops solutions to global challenges in environmental conservation, societal equity, and digital economy inclusion. The company collaborates with large Japanese enterprises to create innovative sustainability solutions by combining AI research expertise with client domain knowledge. It focuses on improving efficiency, accelerating innovation, risk mitigation, and enhancing work and education through AI technology development and consulting.
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