Your key responsibilities
- Provide lucid and spot-on translation of reports, papers and various types of materials across diverse domains such as accounting, auditing, taxation and financial management
- Ensure that the translated content retains the tone and structure of the original content
- Maintain the quality, consistency and alignment of the translated content with EY’s purpose and editorial strategy
- Apply cultural knowledge to produce meaningful translation of the original content
- Convert ideas in the source language to equivalent ideas in the target language
- Compile information and terminology to be used in translations
- Discuss translation requirements with clients and finalize the project effort and timeline estimates
- Proofread, edit and revise translated materials
- Organize projects to tight deadlines
- Support editorial staff in all activities leading to a publication
- Effectively prioritize work, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously to meet client commitments and deadlines
- Review the work of other translators, provide constructive feedback and help drive best practices within the team
- Ensure that customers receive the highest quality deliverables
- Work with minimal supervision and guidance
- Maintain confidentiality of all information and data
Skills and attributes for success
- Good communication skills and experience working with multi-location teams or customers
- Business/marketing/content/creative writing/editing/proofreading or communications background
- Professional, confident and enthusiastic team player with a flexible can-do attitude and the ability to work with virtual teams
- Excellent written and verbal communications in two languages, one of which is English
- Strong eye for detail
- Excellent typing speed
- Subject knowledge and research skills to pick up specialized vocabulary quickly
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in English or the other language
- 4-5 years of experience in translation
- Specific for Chinese-English translation: Qualified in TEM (Test for English Major) Band 8
- Ideally, you’ll also have
- Previous experience working in publishing houses or working on business content
- Aptitude and willingness to continually expand your core skillset
- Specific for English-Chinese translation: China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI) Grade 2 as well as familiarity of economics, accounting, tax or regulation basics
Technologies and tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat/PDF-XChange
- SDL Trados
- Knowledge of translation software and OCR software
What we look for
- A motivated self-starter who can adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment
- Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment
- Flexible and adaptable to fluctuating workflow levels and timings
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success, as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.