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The Translator position (Simplified Chinese<>English) is a key player for the Production Department with a focus on financial translations. TransPerfect’s Finance team services works for the top players within the financial industry with a focus on investment banking and equity research, requiring an extremely high level of service, professionalism, and translation quality and care. Your particular language skills and investment banking and equity research knowledge will allow you to produce well-polished and client-facing translations up to the standards of the client. The Translator will be responsible for managing all aspects of quality production on the translations coming across your desk.

Description:

Accurately translate documents, not specific to one industry or area both English into Chinese as well as Chinese into English comprising the following points as well:Able to understand the meaning and context of research reports or any other research related material, and is able to translate into Chinese language by making sure that original context and meaning is preservedAble to consult, discuss and highlight any content related issues or concerns with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriatelyAble to refer to online translation tools for additional assistance with translation, where applicableAble to research, check and confirm statements, numbers, company/ product names and other material in written research submitted (as necessary)Able to ensure consistency between underlying arguments, financial models, and investment conclusions (as applicable)Translating a variety of documents including literary, legal, research, technical and commercial materialsEdit jobs by freelance translators and reach out to senior linguists for final approval on modificationsMaintain glossaries and style guidesJuggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentReceive requests from client, understand the scope, negotiate timelines if needed and coordinate with the offsite translation teamFlexibility to work in a shift schedule including evenings and weekends, if neededAd hoc tasks as requested by the client or your supervisorBuilding and maintaining strong, positive relationships with our client to deliver high quality written communications with tight deadlinesManaging projects/deliverables by actively communicating with team members about deadlines and informing all interested parties of deliverable timelines and statusResponsible for timely escalation of any issues to your manager and assisting them in resolving issues as well

Required Skills:

Fluency in Simplified Chinese and EnglishExcellent communication (written and verbal) skills in Simplified Chinese and EnglishAbility to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and up-to-date project specsAbility to accept feedback and use it advantageously on future tasksSound project management and organizational skills requiredStrong working knowledge of MS Office applicationsHigh attention to details, focused on effectiveness and accuracy, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesComprehensive knowledge of international financial marketsHighly collaborative with an ability to work in a team environmentIndependent self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and has a strong work ethicMinimum passing grade Simplified Chinese to English and English to Chinese language testsSubject to a background check

Required Experience:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in translation or relevant disciplinesMinimum of 3 years experience  translating or editing financial documentsExperience using translation tools or ability to learn and use various tools to perform translation and publishing tasks

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience in financial/investment banking sectorPrior equity research industry experience is a plus