Communications Consultant

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Communications Consultant in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 9 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of Management consulting, Strategy Consulting, or Business Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through.
• 4+ years of translation industry experience.
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)/English.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• 4 + years of experience as a professional translator and editor or proofreader, translating, reviewing and providing feedback on marketing, finance, legal and banking material, targeting Chinese-speaking audiences.
• 3 + years of verifiable professional experience translating / transcreating creative content (such as marketing and public relation communication content).
• Expertise in transcreating that connects emotionally and is culturally appropriate with the target audience in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).
• Bachelor's degree in Chinese translation or linguistics.
• ATA certification.
• A diplomatic and professional approach to providing and receiving feedback and critiques.
• A willingness to look beyond the day-to-day work and seek out opportunities and understand big pictures.
• Ability to collaborate in a virtual team environment and develop effective relationships with both internal clients and external vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven environment.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, and the willingness to constantly learn new things.
• Experience with Computer Assisted Translation and Terminology tools (such as Wordfast, Studio, SDLX, Trados, MultiTerm, etc.).
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and other common content tools.
• Experience with translation management systems (SDL TMS or WorldServer).
• Experience with translation and terminology management tools (Trados Studio, WorldServer, SDLX, or equivalent).
• Experience using Internet-based resources such as dictionaries and glossaries.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

What You Will Be Doing

• Translate, review, proof, and validate content in context as applicable while adhering to strict style guides, terminology, deadlines, and procedures.
• Conduct post-translation review and spot-checking for language accuracy and consistency, reporting defects, and verifying fixes.
• Respond to client feedback, analyzing legal and/or compliance feedback provided, acting as a liaison to settle any pending issues, and verifying feedback implementation by vendors.
• Address linguistic queries and consultations daily from internal clients and vendors.
• Maintain linguistic assets (e.g. Glossary, Style Guide).
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.