Linguist - Japanese - Remote

LILT (Production); United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Global projects

Portfolio growth

Remote work

Job summary

LILT (Production) is seeking an experienced Japanese translator for finance-related content on a remote, contract basis. You will translate complex financial documents with accuracy, maintaining terminological consistency across markets.

Ideal candidates have native-level Japanese, graduate translation-related qualification or relevant experience, and a proven track record in financial translation. Flexible schedule and quick payments are highlighted in the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language(s).
• Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• Ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• Proven professional experience in translation and localization within the financial domain.

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.

Skills

Native Japanese

Financial translation

Terminology management

Education

Graduate translation degree

2+ yrs translation exp

5 yrs translation exp

Job description

Linguist - Japanese - Finance - Remote

About The Opportunity

We are currently looking for experienced linguists to join our Finance Talent Community. 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.

What You’ll Deliver

• 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.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language(s)

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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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