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Job ID : 1512740 Date Updated : December 24th, 2024

PR/117779 | Research Editor / Translator (Japanese to English)

Location United Kingdom, London
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Job Title: Research Editor/Translator (Japanese to English)
 
**Purpose of Job:**  
  • The Research Editor/Translator is responsible for translating Japanese investment research into English across a broad range of industries.
  • This role requires a deep understanding of financial research, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of translations while also enhancing readability.
  • The position involves reviewing and editing translated research materials to meet high standards of quality.
     
**Background:**  
  • The role is part of a global research production team, working closely with colleagues from various regions, including Tokyo, New York, and London.
  • The primary objective is to improve the quality of translated research by ensuring it is both accurate and well-written.
  • The position also involves providing feedback and performing post-translation alignment using an AI-powered translation tool.
     
**Facts/Scale:**  
  • Works with the English translation team and analysts across global offices, including Tokyo and New York.  
  • Collaborates with multiple production teams to ensure the quality and consistency of translated materials.  
  • Responsible for delivering high-quality translations for a variety of financial research topics, including equities, macroeconomics, fixed income, and more.
**Accountabilities & Responsibilities:**  
  • Translate a wide range of financial research, including equities, macroeconomics, strategy, quantitative analysis, and fixed income, from Japanese into English.  
  • Review and ensure translations are consistent with the original Japanese text.  
  • Edit translated research to improve readability and propose impactful titles for significant reports.  
  • Format and adjust documents using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  
  • Coordinate the production of lengthy reports, dividing the workload among translators as necessary.  
  • Work closely with analysts and production teams to ensure a smooth and accurate translation process.  
  • Use internal workflow systems and AI-powered translation tools.  
  • Provide feedback on the translation tool and ensure post-translation alignment for improved accuracy.  
  • Make decisions on translation quality, including fidelity to the source text and appropriateness of expression.  
  • Manage time and workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
     
 
**Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:**  
  • Translation Skills: Ability to translate a broad range of financial research and industry topics quickly, fluently, and accurately.  
  • Review & Editing Skills: Strong capability to review and edit translated research for accuracy, consistency, and overall quality, including presentation.  
  • Securities & Finance Knowledge: Solid understanding of Japanese equities, industries, capital markets, valuation, and macroeconomics.  
  • Japanese Proficiency: Advanced reading comprehension in Japanese, with the ability to discuss and resolve translation or research issues in both Japanese and English.  
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Professional demeanor under pressure and the ability to communicate quickly and effectively with counterparts and analysts in multiple regions, including in Japanese.  
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Excel and PDF tools.  
  • Time Management: Ability to work efficiently under competing deadlines and manage time effectively.  
  • Language Proficiency: Native-level English with exceptional writing skills.
 
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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • United Kingdom, London

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Bank, Trust Bank

Job Category

  • Other > Other