[Hiring] Japanese/English Translator @Guidepoint

Role Description

The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide range of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint’s proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e., private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.

Play a vital role in Guidepoint Insights’ success. As a Junior Japanese/English Translator on the Insights team, using your Japanese / English language skills you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and translating supporting teleconference media, reviewing and proofreading Japanese and English text for consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
• Producing both Japanese and English transcripts from 60-minute Japanese audio recordings with the aim of achieving this within 4 hours using advanced translation tools.
• Communicating across departments to maintain fluid workflows, contributing to deadlines being met.
• Contributing to developing editorial initiatives, engaging in creative problem-solving with fellow digital editors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese with excellent written English.
• Background in writing in English and Japanese.
• Able to produce accurate Japanese and English transcriptions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adaptability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Able to speak with people at all professional levels.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Type: full-time role.
• Location: 100% remote (must be based in Japan).