HIGHEST PAID JOBS IN JAPAN THIS 2017

Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is an outstanding and rewarding place to live and work in. It’s no secret that the Asian country boasts a highly advanced technological culture which abounds in every modern city. Japan also offers never-ending opportunities for interesting experiences, sightseeing, lots of public holidays, wonderful nightlife plus great medical insurance schemes. Apart from this, social welfare and prosperity is also reflected through the high salaries in both the private and public sector. Here are the highest earning jobs in Japan:

(Salaries displayed are annual)

#1 Risk Analyst – 16,000,000 JPY (£87,500)

Responsibilities: Risk analysts help businesses dictate the amount of financial risks involved concerning investments and operational costs.

Education: At least a bachelor’s degree in a finance-related subject is compulsory. A graduate degree in risk management is considered a plus. At least five years of work experience in within a Corporate Risk Management department, risk consulting, or insurance company is needed.

Key skills/traits: Analytical ability to analyse risk, high organizational skills and strong attention to detail are just some of the key skills/traits risk analysts need to succeed.

#2 Managing Director – 13,750,000 JPY (£75,165)

Responsibilities: Managing directors oversee the activities of a specific department or even the whole organisation. They ensure that all business objective are reached and guide the overall workflow of the organisation.

Education: Bachelor's degree compulsory, MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Key skills/traits: Writing effective business emails and speaking fluently, clearly and confidently is important to succeed in the business world. Having a mind for thinking strategically and financially as well as good judgment are also crucial.

#3 Business Analyst – 12,000,000 JPY (£65,600)

Responsibilities: Business analysts are liable for improving a company’s competitiveness and performance, striving to identify new ways to control costs, increase efficiency or improve sales.

Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration is compulsory. Employers prefer candidates with a graduate degree or specialisation in a relevant field.

Key skills/traits: For this job, the ability to influence change in an organisation is important. 

#4 Project Manager – 11,250,000 JPY (£61,500)

Responsibilities: Project managers control the development and implementation of a time-limited, particular business initiative. 

Education: You will need a degree, preferably in a topic applicable to the industry you wish to move into. 

Key skills/traits: This position calls for individuals with exceptional analytical, numeracy and organisational skills as well as commercial consciousness and statesmanship.

#5 Security Analyst – 11,000,000 JPY (£60,150)

Responsibilities: Security analysts sustain the security and integrity of data. They analyse the security measures of a company and figure out how powerful they are.

Education: Besides a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area (e.g. Information Systems or Information Security), security analysts can also increase their employment prospects by pursuing a applicable certification.

Key skills/traits: Potential to learn new things all the time and stay up-to-date with information security trends. 

Planning to move abroad to pursue a highly earning job? If you have the skills and qualifications (and the drive) for any of these jobs, then Japan could be the best place to be!