Translator | Native Japanese Speaker
S&P Global Philippines, Inc.
- Pasig, PhilippinesGround Floor, Silver City Bldg 2 Frontera Drive Tiendesitas Pasig, Pasig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesPasigMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
Job Description
The Team
Translations department is part of the Documents & Translations domain on Market Intelligence division at S&P Global. The team is responsible for delivering accurate and timely translated content to internal financial and non-financial data collection teams within the division. It also supports translation requirements for other divisions as well as Corporate, Technology, Legal and Newsgroups within the company.
The Impact
A Translator is responsible for producing a quality translation in the target language to support the company’s strategy in making S&P products available in target regions and industries.
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to be a part of a large and growing Translations operation with over 400 employees across 5 operating sites, that uses state-of-the-art translation processes and tools to deliver on the needs of internal customers not just within the division but the entire company.
- Wide exposure to multiple data collection processes with a dependency on translation services within S&P Global
- Opportunity to work with diverse and multicultural teams working out of Ahmedabad Hyderabad, Islamabad, Manila, and Buenos Aires offices to achieve a common set of goals.
- An insight into our clients and/or C-level executives at companies whose data we cover, collect and present.
Responsibilities
- Convert (translate/localize) high-level documents in the source language to the target language (English to Japanese or vice-versa)
- Relay the style and tone of the original language
- Quality Assurance of translated and localized materials
- Creating and maintenance language glossaries, dictionaries, and translation memories utilized for translation, online research of company-related information
- Drafting of language-specific style guides based on project requirements
- Understand the working of the dataset, be aware of the workflows and have a good working knowledge of work tools
- Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
- Stay abreast of updated guidelines and policies
- Daily reporting of work performed during the day in the reporting tools; fix errors as per quality feedback within specified time and report back after completion
- Work on new projects as assigned from time to time as per Company requirements
- Testing new tools, participation in calls and timely and appropriate response to mails from co-workers & Management Team
- Escalating concerns on time and with correct line of communication
- Ideate and execute Process improvement and Automation projects
- Manage the work schedule to meet deadlines
What We’re Looking For
- Native level fluency in Japanese, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese, including familiarity with Japanese culture and customs, and financial markets
- Strong translation skills (English to Japanese)
- Language proficiency certification required
- Experience of working as a translator/localization specialist for at least three years
- Have worked on translation and localization projects particularly related to financial industry/markets
- BA or MA in Foreign Language, Linguistics, Translation, Interpreting
- Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Analytical mindset and strong in logical reasoning
- Well versed with Internet searching and Microsoft Office
- An inquisitive and investigative nature
- A positive attitude, strong interest in research, flair for translation, and an eye for detail
- Knowledge of Accounting and Financial subject matter, concepts and terms is preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Proactive, highly motivated, and has a positive attitude
- Ability to interact with many levels and deal with issues in a mature and professional manner (excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication across teams)
- Ability to work in a Team as well as independently
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver with regard to work deadlines, SLA’s, and targets
- Office location - Tiendesitas Pasig
- Shift Schedule - Dayshift
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in any related course
- Native Japanese Speaker or JLPT Level 1 or 2 Passer
- Can convert (translate/localize) high-level documents in the source language to the target language (English to Japanese or vice-versa)
- Can relay the style and tone of the original language
- Can do Quality Assurance of translated and localized materials
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Associate / Supervisor
- Job Category
- Writing and Content
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Office Address
- Ground Floor, Silver City Bldg 2 Frontera Drive Tiendesitas Pasig, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines