Translator / Data Analyst ( Turkish )

Responsibilities:

• Convert (translate/localize) high-level documents in the source language to the target language (Turkish to English and vice-versa) by relaying the style and tone of the original language.
• Collect relevant financial information through primary research and secondary research.
• Ensure that queries from both internal and external clients are addressed accurately, comprehensively, and timely.
• Provide quality assurance of translated and localized materials.
• Create and maintain language glossaries, dictionaries, and translation memories utilized for translation, and draft language-specific style guides based on project requirements.
• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
• Stay abreast of updated translation and research guidelines and policies.
• Daily reporting of work performed during the day in the reporting tools, including fixing of errors as per quality feedback within specified time and report back after completion.
• Participate in developing and executing projects as assigned from time to time as per company requirements. This encompasses expanding the market information and additional data coverage.
• Participate in testing new tools and application that would enhance individual and team productivity and efficiency.
• Ideate and execute Process Improvement and Automation projects.
• Escalate concerns on time and with correct line of communication and appropriate response to mails from co-workers & management team.
• Collaborate with other data sets and stakeholders in support of the teams expansion and transformation goals.

What We are Looking For:

• Basic Qualifications:
• Proficiency or native competency in specified language (Turkish) and English. Other languages are a plus.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as translator
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and specified language (Turkish and familiarity with Turkish financial markets).
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial subject matter, concepts, and terms. Preferred knowledge of financial statements (IS, BS, CF etc.), Key Ratios and other market-related data.
• Should have good analytical skills to conduct thorough objective research, and with good attention to detail.
• Well-versed with information research on the internet and desktop applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to interact with various levels and deal with issues in a mature and professional manner (excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication across teams)
• Must have the ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Strong time management skills must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver regarding work deadlines, service level agreements, and targets set.
• Must have an inquisitive and investigative nature, and be proactive, highly motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Must be comfortable with learning modern technologies, processes, and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Language proficiency certification is desirable.
• Proven experience of active participation on translation and localization projects particularly related to financial industry/markets.
• Experience with Lean principles, automation, and machine translation.
• Knowledge in SQL, Python and VBA Macro is a plus.