Kaito Kikuchi

Experience

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  Mint Exchange

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research Intern

  ●Worked as a research intern at Mint Exchange during the summer of 2019 ●Analyzed the validity of potential cryptocurrency exchanges through three aspects: reputation, trading volume, and the change in trading volume on spreads ●Reported the future mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges

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  BIZREACH

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  3社合同3Days 新規事業立案プレミアムインターン（PwC・SMBC・三菱商事）

  ●Engaged with upper management from Mitsubishi Corp, PwC Japan, and SMBC on each company’s core values and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) related projects●Developed an SDGs themed business plan that targets lifestyle disease patients from 40 to 50 years old and came up with an idea of an online medical system that constantly monitors each patients’ health condition●Presented this product idea to upper management and came into second place overall

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  三井住友海上火災保険（株）

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sales Intern

  ●Engaged with sales employees from the Sales Division and deepened my understanding of general insurance by examining consulting and risk-management case studies ●Developed an SDGs themed business plan for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group that aims to create a society that enables vehicle use without the impact of economic inequality and has smoother transportation by supporting the spread of autonomous driving sharing businesses ●Participated in a Tournament with 12 groups and came into first place overall Show less

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  Rakuten

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

  Summer E-commerce Intern

  ●Participated in training and interactive sessions with the employees from the Mobile Division and learned the management decisions, careers of "Rakuten's E-commerce and Mobile businesses, and the synergy of its mobile business with Rakuten Ecosystem●Developed a differentiation strategy that targets young businessmen and integrates Rakuten’s Ecosystem to normalize men in makeup●Entered a Tournament with 10 groups and came into finalists overall

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  PwC Japan

  Apr 2022 - now

  Associate

  Business ConsultantAutomobile Industry ●Supported a multinational conglomerate by creating a roadmap and PMO structure for the global TISAX certification and assisted in obtaining the TISAX certification (VDA ISA 5.1) for two domestic sitesE-commerce Financial technology / Sports industry● Supported a professional sport club by conducting research in fan engagement and launching solutions that increase the fanbase and lead to the city's regional revitalizationTelecommunication Industry● Assisted a telecommunication company's SAP system implementation in procurement by planning the overall schedule and developing the user-training materials for the end-users Financial Industry● Supported a multinational conglomerate corporation's SAP system implementation in finance by redesigning the review process of SOP (standard operating procedure) and redefining the English version of the company's financial requirement documentsOthers●Contributed to PwC's internal research team (Practice CoE), participating in research projects within the life and non-life insurance sectors, government and public services, and sustainability areas. We provided practical insights to internal teams to enhance client service.●Currently serving as an event coordinator for the PwC Yoga Club, promoting health and wellness among employees. Show less