Global Investment Research, Content Management Group, Japanese to English Translator, Associate/VP, Tokyo

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.
Goldman Sachs has an opening in its Global Investment Research department in Tokyo or Singapore for an experienced Japanese to English translator. The successful candidate will be a native-level English speaker with an excellent grasp of Japanese, with a particular emphasis on reading competence, and experience in financial or equity research translation.
S/he will be a dedicated professional who will work closely with our large team of equity research analysts and editorial/production staff contributing to the production of analytical research reports. The successful candidate will be a member of the Asia Content Management Group, which is responsible for the translation, editing, clearance, printing and distribution of the Asian Investment Research product. This role is required to be based onsite at the Goldman Sachs offices working with the team of Asia facing content management group staff members.
Applicants should have significant experience as a translator. Prior experience working in a Windows-based PC environment is necessary. We are looking for an experienced, responsible team player who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
•Manage the translation process 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 to manage workflow.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•Minimum 2 years of experience working as an equity research/financial/business translator (translation skills must be
demonstrated through a standard test.)
•Ideally university graduate.
•Relevant financial qualifications advantageous (CMA, CFA, NYSE Series 16).
•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.
•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 his or her skill base through study

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
•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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