Company Description

At Third Bridge, we’re a primary research business providing professional services to Private and Public Equity Investors, Investment Consultants, Investment Managers, and more.

We help those investors understand companies and the issues they face. We build and share intelligence on key industry drivers and the latest sector trends. And we offer the kind of critical knowledge that’s regularly overlooked by conventional investment research, and which investors won’t find anywhere else on the planet.

Put simply, we’re creating the world’s largest database of human insights — and we’re the architects of an incredible ecosystem that fuels better and faster investment decisions.

Together, we're on a mission designing, building and delivering a different kind of future. It’s all about creating a space where people are empowered to make bold moves. To explore new ways of working. To go where no-one has ever gone before.

Job Description

Position Overview

At Third Bridge, we continue to grow our global breadth, depth and quality of coverage across companies and industries that are of interest to the investment community.

As such, we are recruiting an Associate Sub-editor to support our continued growth in Asia. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to help establish processes around Japanese content. You will largely be responsible for transforming spoken Interviews into accurate written transcripts across our Forum and Community products. Most of the content reviewed will be conducted in Japanese and translated into English, though reviewing content conducted in Mandarin and translated into English will also be a core responsibility.

You will be responsible for…

Proofreading and editing transcripts of Interviews conducted in Japanese (Japanese>Japanese), ensuring consistent adherence to Third Bridge’s Style Guide, readability, accuracy and translatability; detect inconsistent audio-to-text transcription and correct transcription errors through research and cross-checks
Proofreading and editing English translations of Interviews conducted in Japanese and Mandarin (Japanese>English and Mandarin>English), ensuring consistent adherence to Third Bridge’s Style Guide, readability and accuracy; deliver high-quality proofreading work in grammar, formatting, word choice, syntax, as well as appropriate tone and localisation
Creating a comprehensive Japanese-specific Style Guide, based on Third Bridge’s general Style Guide, to ensure consistency and accuracy in Japanese language usage
Writing and editing Interview marketing materials in Mandarin and Japanese, and translating them into English
Managing our third-party transcription and translation partner relationship, supervising project delivery and turnaround
Turning around high-quality content to strict daily deadlines
Researching and communicating with internal stakeholders to confirm accuracy of important information, proactively communicating with Sub-editing peers in Shanghai, London, New York and Mumbai
Escalating transcription errors and Style Guide misalignments

Qualifications

A successful candidate will…

Have exceptional English, Japanese and Mandarin spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
Have knowledge of translation best practices and of the place for AI in translation processes
Have a meticulous eye for detail, with outstanding research and proofreading skills
Have an understanding of machine learning and natural language processing principles underlying AI translation
Be familiar with different AI translation systems, with an ability to critically evaluate AI-generated translations
Be a self-starter who delivers results independently and can prioritise effectively
Be a strong communicator who can resolve issues promptly with internal and external stakeholders in written and verbal formats
Demonstrable interest in content that covers various sectors and financial markets

Skills and Qualifications

High proficiency of Japanese, Mandarin and English
Bachelor’s degree or above in language studies (preferably translation), journalism, business and finance, or other related fields
At least two years of proven work experience as editor, translator, proofreader, copywriter or similar roles
Project experience and specialised knowledge in one or more of the below sectors:
- Consumer and retail (e.g. e-commerce, apparel and textile, foods and beverages, cosmetics and other consumer goods)
- Tech, media and telecommunications
- Industrials, manufacturing and energy (e.g. semiconductors, automobiles and robotics)
- Healthcare

Additional Information

Competitive salary
Flexible career and development path, with opportunities to gain a wide range of transferable skills
Study support programme to the value of ¥7250 per year, which can be used for any learning programmes you feel would be beneficial for you
Vitality Private Medical Insurance
15 days annual leave(increasing with tenure)
2 days off per year for community/corporate responsibility activity
2 Personal days per year for your wellbeing
Opportunity to actively participate in our 4 employee led committees who cover our commitment to Diversity, ESG, Charity and Corporate Social Responsibility
In-office perks: free food, free barista style coffee, socials and guest talks

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying for.
We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.