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We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented French Translator / Traducteur ou Traductrice to join a leading Canadian investment and financial services organization. Embedded within the Products and Marketing division, this role delivers high-caliber French translation, adaptation, transcreation, editing, and proofreading services. The primary focus is producing polished, culturally nuanced, and compliant content across investment products, marketing campaigns, and investor communications for retail and institutional clients in Quebec and across Canada. ...
Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Comprehensive Linguistic Services: Translate, adapt, and edit high-impact financial, educational, and promotional marketing materials from English to French, ensuring messages resonate with French-speaking audiences while maintaining brand voice. Editorial Review & Quality Assurance: Proofread and QA French copy generated by internal colleagues and external translation partners, enforcing strict standards for syntax, readability, terminology, and tone. Content Approval & Consultation: Review and sign off on French-language assets in close consultation with the Translation Team Manager, ensuring factual accuracy, regulatory alignment, and stylistic consistency. Stakeholder & Project Management: Liaise directly with marketing managers and product teams to negotiate project scopes and delivery timelines; identify potential hurdles early and escalate unresolved matters when necessary. Terminology Research & Lexicography: Perform thorough terminology queries across official government databases (e.g., Termium Plus, Grand dictionnaire terminologique) and financial glossaries to expand and refine the firm's internal translation memories and term bases. Market & Regulatory Awareness: Monitor developments in Quebec language laws (including Charter of the French Language requirements), provincial securities regulations, and evolving Canadian French financial idiom. Qualifications Requirements & Qualifications Education & Experience Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional translation experience, with direct exposure to the investment, asset management, banking, or broader financial services sectors. Education: Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution (or equivalent demonstrable practical experience). Language Skills: Flawless written and verbal French communication skills, paired with full professional proficiency in English. Core Competencies & Technical Skills Strong grasp of Canadian investment products, market mechanics, financial instruments, and asset management terminology. Hands-on proficiency with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and translation workflows (e.g., GlobalLink, SDL Trados, memoQ). Demonstrated autonomy, time management, and ability to handle shifting priorities in a deadline-driven production environment. Keen eye for detail, coupled with a proactive attitude toward terminology maintenance and workflow improvement. Preferred Assets Professional accreditation or active membership with a recognized professional body (such as OTTIAQ or ATIO). Prior experience or willingness to participate in French-language voiceover, digital video presentations, or multimedia adaptation projects. Summary The French Translator plays a vital role in connecting Canadian investors with premier financial solutions by ensuring all written communications in French are precise, engaging, and compliant. Serving as both a linguistic expert and brand steward within the Products and Marketing team, this individual transforms complex financial strategies and marketing campaigns into accessible, high-impact content. With complete remote flexibility, a dedicated focus on Canadian investment literature, and a contract running through June 30, 2027, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned translator to apply specialized financial knowledge within a world-class financial institution.
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