Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Latvian, Norwegian, and Swedish Finance translators

To become a Finance Translator at Lilt, candidates must be native speakers of Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Latvian, Norwegian, or Swedish. Additionally, a minimum of two years of translation experience, particularly in finance-related materials, is required. An academic background in Linguistics or Translation enhances your application as well.

As a freelance Finance Translator at Lilt, you'll focus on translating crucial finance documents such as fund documentation, KIDs (Key Information Documents), PRIIPs (Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products), fund products, and various regulatory content. Your expertise in these materials is essential to maintaining high-quality translations.

Lilt provides its freelance translators with state-of-the-art Neural Machine Translation technology to streamline the translation process. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive training and support, ensuring that our translators are equipped with the best tools and knowledge to succeed in the finance sector.

At Lilt, we prioritize our translators' convenience by facilitating payments through Payoneer. This ensures that our translators experience a seamless payment process without the hassle of invoicing, enabling them to focus solely on delivering high-quality translations.

While having experience in fields other than finance is valuable, candidates specifically need a strong background in finance translation for this position at Lilt. Your proficiency in translating fund documentation and related finance materials is what we are particularly looking for.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you have worked on that involved financial terminology. Detail your experience with translating KIDs, PRIIPs, or fund documentation, and emphasize your familiarity with the nuances of finance language.

Discuss the methods you use to maintain accuracy, such as referencing glossaries or style guides, and utilizing tools that promote consistency. Consider mentioning any specific software you have used that aids in maintaining translation quality.

Provide an example of a difficult finance document you translated, emphasizing the challenges you faced, such as complex terminology or tight deadlines. Talk about your approach to tackle these challenges, whether through research, collaboration with colleagues, or leveraging technology.

List the translation tools you have experience with, emphasizing those that are specifically relevant to finance translations. You could mention CAT tools, NMT technologies, and how these helped you produce high-quality translations.

Explain your methods for keeping current with financial terms and trends, such as subscribing to financial news outlets, participating in professional training, or networking with other finance professionals. Show your commitment to continuous learning in the field.

Discuss your systematic approach to ensuring an understanding of the source material before translating. Mention the importance of aligning your translations across various languages while maintaining industry-specific terminology.

Talk about your open-mindedness to constructive feedback and how you appreciate it as a part of the translation process. Discuss any methods you use for incorporating feedback into your work smoothly.

Share your passion for finance and linguistics. Discuss how the interplay between these fields excites you and motivates you to provide accurate and impactful translations. Your enthusiasm can make a positive impression in your response.

Cover your time management strategies, such as setting deadlines, using project management tools, and communicating with clients on timelines. Assert that you are flexible and adaptable, which helps you meet varying demands.

Express your enthusiasm for Lilt’s translator-focused business model and the opportunity to work in a collaborative community. Mention the innovative technology and fair payment practices as additional reasons that align with your professional values.