Linguist - Japanese - Remote
We are currently looking for experienced linguists to join our Finance Talent Community.
Hiring companyLILT
About the role
We are seeking senior linguists with a strong background in financial translation and a deep understanding of market-specific terminology and conventions. We prioritize linguists with expertise in areas such as investment, compliance, and regulatory documentation, where accuracy and consistency are essential.
Why Collaborate with Lilt?
- Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
- Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
- Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
- Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
- Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
- Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.
What to Consider Before Applying
Not ideal as a full time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream. As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Financial Translation: Translate complex financial content between English and your native language with a high degree of accuracy and terminological consistency.
- Regulatory Alignment: Ensure translations reflect market-specific financial systems, terminology, and formatting conventions.
- Quality & Risk Awareness: Apply rigorous quality standards to deliver precise, unambiguous content where accuracy is critical.
- Collaboration: Work closely with production and quality teams to meet client requirements and deadlines.
Experience and education
- A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR.
- A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR.
- 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
- The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
- Proven professional experience in translation and localization within the financial domain.
Language requirements
- Native-level proficiency in the target language(s).
Schedule details
Requires reliable availability and commitment. Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery. Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week. If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
- Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.
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