Junior Translator

Summary:

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leader in risk and compliance solutions, providing insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights to clients across the globe. 

The Junior Translator is part of the In-House Linguist Team which provides various linguist services such as translation, editing and proofreading to the global capital market clients in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform English to Chinese (and vice versa) linguistic tasks including translation and proofreading for IPOs and other legal/financial documents


• Maintain close communication with internal and external translators, referring to glossary and client directions to improve the content and making corrections to tone in the various Chinese languages or grammatical errors throughout a piece of content.


• Proofread and check completeness and accuracy of translation work


• Perform glossary research, compiling and validation    


• Utilize appropriate Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools in the translation process as required


• Communicate project status to Senior Translators and Chief Editor

Qualifications:

• University graduate, preferably in translation, linguistics, communications, or related disciplines


• Excellent bilingual ability in both English & Chinese, knowledge of other language is

an advantage

• Min. 1 years’ experience as a translator and/or an editor

• Skilful with MS Office applications and Acrobat, as well as a strong knowledge of desktop publishing software and online-based translation memory tools is highly preferred


• Detail-oriented team player and can communicate effectively


• Able to work independently, prioritize workload and meet tight schedules


• 5 days' work week (Tuesday to Saturday, 15:30 to 23:30)


• Overtime work (weekdays & weekends) is required