Job Description
OUR IMPACT
Global Investment Research (GIR) produces the fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies, and economies, which drive commercial business for the firm. We develop relationships with investing clients and help them achieve superior returns through our industry insights and investment ideas.
YOUR IMPACT
Goldman Sachs has an opening in its Global Investment Research department in Birmingham, UK, for an experienced Japanese to English translator. The successful candidate will be a native-level English speaker with an excellent grasp of the Japanese language, with a particular emphasis on reading competence, and experience in equity research and/or financial translation.
This dedicated professional will work closely with our large team of equity and economics research analysts and editorial/production staff, contributing to the production of analytical research reports. The successful candidate will be a member of the Japan Content Management Group, which is responsible for the translation, editing, clearance, and distribution of Japan Investment Research product.
Applicants should have significant experience as a translator, preferably with knowledge of working with AI- and machine translation-driven output. We are looking for an experienced, responsible team player who is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to work efficiently, and manage dynamic workflows to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Principal Responsibilities
- Manage the translation process for equity and macroeconomic research reports as well as work on ad hoc projects.
- Work closely with research analyst teams.
- Meet deadlines and function professionally under deadline pressure.
- Use proprietary applications.
Experience/Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as an equity research/financial/business translator, ideally with experience working with AI and/or machine translation tools (translation and editing skills must be demonstrated through a standard test.)
- Up-to-date knowledge of trends in Japan and the Japanese language.
- Ideally university graduate.
- Relevant financial qualifications advantageous (NYSE Series 16, CMA, CFA).
- Knowledge of basic accounting terms and calculations; familiarity with a broad range of securities, business and industry terminology; an understanding of equity valuation and economic concepts.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft desktop software—Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
- Proven time-management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and juggle several projects at the same time and to work under tight deadline pressure.
- Reliable team player, but also able and happy to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (must manage relationships with large group of internal clients, including direct managers, analyst teams and global editorial counterparts.)
- High motivation—a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, a genuine interest in business and the financial markets, and the desire to broaden their skill base through study
COMPETENCIES
- Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge
- Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
- Teamwork – Gives evidence of being a strong team player and collaborates with others within and across teams
- Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner
- Judgement and Problem Solving - Thinks ahead and finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses issues
- Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
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