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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