Main Duties:

• Translating documents from a variety of sectors from Chinese into English. For this post the key sectors are Legal and Financial
• Reviewing the work of in-house and external translators
• Producing quality translations within given timeframes
• Providing linguistic support and feedback to other linguists
• Working with clients, reviewers and project managers to define best practice
• Understanding and following SDL’s linguistic processes and procedures
• Managing terminology effectively
• Using translation tools
• Linguistic checking of files in their final format
• Acting as Lead translator to oversee the linguistic processes of one or several accounts
• Managing time effectively

Essential requirements:

• A degree in translation or a relevant combination of training and experience
• Demonstrable exposure to working in a professional technical translation environment
• Excellent source text understanding
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good knowledge of translation software such as Trados
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in client-facing situations, working with clients or reviewers to understand their preferences and requirements

• You must have a near native level English