Data Analyst, Mandarin Translations

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Data Research - Associate

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Function: EDO Data - Data Operations

Indicative Level: Grade 7

Role Scope

The Data Analyst, Mandarin Translations is an entry-level individual contributor role responsible for translating financial content from

Simplified and Traditional Chinese into English. The role supports the delivery of high-quality translations for financial and market related documents originating from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, while adhering to established workflows, quality standards, and service level expectations.

The role focuses on developing strong translation fundamentals, financial terminology knowledge, and operational discipline. Analysts

are expected to accurately translate assigned content, maintain consistency through the appropriate use of Translation Memory (TM)

resources, and deliver work within established turnaround times. Guidance, coaching, and mentoring are provided by senior team

members to support professional development and progression.

As experience grows, analysts may be exposed to broader translation assignments, TM maintenance initiatives, workflow

administration activities, and emerging AI-enabled translation practices.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Operational Delivery

• Translate financial and market-related documents from Simplified and Traditional Chinese into English while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Deliver assigned translation work within established productivity, quality, and turnaround targets.
• Apply approved translation standards, terminology references, style guides, and workflow procedures when completing assignments.
• Perform self-review of completed translations before submission to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and workflow status within designated operational systems.
• Escalate translation uncertainties, terminology questions, or workflow issues to senior team members when appropriate.
• Support ad hoc translation requests as assigned, covering a broader range of business and corporate content.
• Utilize approved AI-enabled translation practices and operational tools in accordance with established guidelines and quality standards. Translation Memory & Content Management
• Utilize Translation Memory (TM) resources effectively to improve consistency and productivity.
• Support TM maintenance activities, including terminology updates, content validation, cleanup initiatives, and improvement projects.
• Assist in maintaining translation consistency across products, workflows, and content types.
• Participate in terminology reviews and standardization initiatives as assigned. Process Excellence
• Adhere to established SOPs, quality standards, governance requirements, and documentation practices.
• Apply feedback received from senior team members to continuously improve translation quality and reduce repeat findings.
• Contribute ideas for workflow efficiencies, content consistency improvements, and operational enhancements.
• Participate in operational projects, pilot initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts as required. Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with team members and senior analysts to clarify translation requirements and resolve operational issues.
• Communicate progress, risks, and potential delivery challenges in a timely manner.
• Participate in team discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and workflow calibration activities. How Impact Will Be Measured (Success Metrics)
• Achievement of word count and productivity targets.
• Delivery of work within defined turnaround time and SLA commitments.
• Translation quality outcomes, including accuracy, consistency, and minimal quality findings.
• Compliance with operational workflows, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting assigned commitments and delivery expectations. For This Role You'll Need to Have (Skills & Competencies) Technical Skills
• Strong written proficiency in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English.
• Ability to interpret and translate financial or business-related content accurately.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications or similar productivity tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn translation systems, workflow tools, AI-enabled solutions, and Translation Memory platforms used by the organization. Functional Skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to translation quality.
• Ability to manage workload effectively while meeting productivity and turnaround expectations.
• Ability to learn financial terminology and business concepts relevant to assigned content.
• Strong written communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and apply feedback constructively. Behavioral Skills
• Learning agility and curiosity.
• Accountability for assigned work and commitments.
• Positive attitude toward coaching, feedback, and development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to collaborate and support colleagues.
• Continuous learning mindset and openness to evolving technologies and working practices. Preferred Education & Experience
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior translation experience is not required; training and mentorship will be provided.
• Interest in financial markets, business news, and financial terminology is advantageous but can be developed on the job.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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