Main Purpose of Job

You will be part of a translation team, working closely with the Translation Line Manager. You will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality and accuracy on time and within budget. You will have the opportunity to act as Lead Translator for one or several accounts and to support the development of your translation team members.

Scope of Job

 

Responsible to:

Translation Line Manager

Main Duties

 

·Translation of general and texts in the Corporate and Finance fields from Japanese into English.

·Review of work of other in-house and external translators.

·Understanding and following RWS’s linguistic processes and procedures.

·Understanding and following the specific processes of each client.

·Producing quality translations within given deadlines.

·Managing terminology effectively.

·Using the translation tools.

·Linguistic checking of Desktop Publishing output.

·Linguistic testing of software, help and websites, if necessary.

·Proofreading of documents, if necessary.

·Acting as Lead translator to ensure a better communication and planning of the linguistic aspects of one or several accounts.

·Providing full linguistic support for your colleagues.

·Using the timesheet and work scheduling systems efficiently.

Skills and experience

Essential requirements

·Degree in translation or any other relevant combination of training and experience.

·Experience of at least five years in the Corporate or Finance translation field

·Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·Ability to work under pressure.

Asset

·Good knowledge of translation software.

·Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.