Localization Specialist/Translator - French

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in French, Translation, Linguistics, or related fields., Native or near-native proficiency in French; fluent in English or Chinese., Proven experience in translation or localization, with certification being a plus., Proficient in CAT tools such as Trados, memoQ, Smartling, etc..

Key responsabilities:

  • Accurately translate source-language content from English to French, ensuring fidelity to meaning and context.
  • Review translated documents for localization accuracy and adherence to language norms.
  • Demonstrate strong intercultural communication skills to localize content appropriately.
  • Participate in team operations and follow guidance for smooth project delivery.

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Gate.io Financial Services SME https://www.gate.io/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Our Vision 
As one of the world’s top 10 (and rising🚀) digital asset exchanges, we provide a best- in-class experience in trading, security, and blockchain product innovation. 
We aim to democratize access to the markets for all, making it possible for the most recent and promising cryptocurrency projects to be listed and traded safely and securely. Are you excited to join a decentralizing force in the world? 

What you will be doing
  • Translation
  • Accurately and fluently translate source-language content (primarily English) into French, ensuring fidelity to the original meaning, tone, and context. (Monthly volume: approx. 105,000 source words).
  • Understand industry-specific terminology and product context to ensure high-quality and domain-appropriate translations.
  • 2. Review & Localization Quality
  • Review translated documents and online content to ensure localization accuracy, adherence to language norms, and context relevance.
  • Pay attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall readability to enhance the professionalism and clarity of the final content.
  • 3. Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Demonstrate strong intercultural communication skills to accurately interpret and localize content in line with cultural expectations and norms.
  • Serve as a cultural bridge to prevent miscommunication and foster better understanding and collaboration across teams.
  • 4. Knowledge Building & Terminology Management
  • Continuously enhance subject-matter expertise and terminology knowledge relevant to the crypto and financial sectors.
  • Proactively update and maintain multilingual glossaries and translation memories for specific products and services.
  • Adapt to evolving language demands and improve translation skills on an ongoing basis.
  • 5. Additional Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in team operations and follow guidance from team leads or management to ensure smooth project delivery and collaboration.

  • What we are looking for
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in French, Translation, Linguistics, or related fields.
  • Native or near-native proficiency in French; fluent in English or Chinese. Candidates from Asia with a French major are preferred.
  • Proven experience in translation or localization; certification in translation or language proficiency is a plus.
  • Proficient in CAT tools such as Trados, memoQ, Smartling, etc.
  • Experience in translating content related to finance, securities, futures, or cryptocurrency trading is highly desirable.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, timely communication, ability to learn quickly, and excellent teamwork and coordination skills.
  • We are 
    A values-based culture that trusts your knowledge, vision, and autonomy, we focus on taking the best products and campaigns to wow our customers and bring the freedom of decentralization to every part of the world. 
    Integrity, insight, innovation, purpose and cooperation are inscribed within our culture. At Gate, we are committed to GateStyles and we are looking for candidates who also exhibit the same values. 

    Gate.io, founded in 2013, is one of the pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges and offers services worldwide related to the trading of multiple leading digital assets. With millions of registered users, it is considered one of the safest and most reliable global cryptocurrency platforms, consistently ranked among the top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges based on liquidity and trading volume (CoinGecko). Additionally, Gate.io has been verified by Blockchain Transparency. 

    Required profile

    Experience

    Industry :
    Financial Services
    Spoken language(s):
    FrenchEnglish
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Intercultural Communication
    • Accountability
    • Teamwork
    • Communication
    • Quick Learning

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