Japanese speaking in-house Translator - Language Matters : Job Details

A thrilling opportunity has arisen for a Japanese-speaking Translator to join a leading global investment firm in London. This is a permanent, full-time in-house role, working from the office Monday to Friday (no option to work from home). In return you will receive the opportunity to progress within this global investment firm along with great benefits such as generous pension scheme, medical insurance, gym sponsorship, a professional and supporting team and much more!

About the role:

• This autonomous role will offer you the opportunity to work together with the legal, marketing, sales and client relation teams to translate finance related material that will be implemented as part of the communications strategy for the Japanese market.
• You will be responsible for translating finance related content such as brochures, presentations, newsletters and presentations from English into Japanese.
• You will localise multiple content types such as financial, marketing, legal and educational materials.

About you:

Due to the financial related terminology, it is expected that you will have some previous experience in technical corporate translation, whether if it is in the field of law, economics, finance, banking, investment or asset management, be it through an educational background or work experience within a similar translation, copywriting, editorial role. You will need to have an interest in the finance sector to learn all the finance vocabulary if you don't have experience in financial technical translation yet.

Profile:

• Native speaker of Japanese, and fluent in English
• Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or other professional certification related to translation or localisation
• Minimum 2 years of experience in translation, editing or content production
• Experience in the field of finance and capital markets is advantageous
• Previous exposure to CAT tools, TMS technology, and translation practices is beneficial
• Able to work under tight deadlines

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.