Freelance translator jobs in United States

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are open to candidates being local to any of their US offices, including Atlanta, Boston, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, NYC, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Diego, SF, and Washington DC (strong preference for highlighted ones). This is remote, but it can change, so candidates must be in reasonable commuting distance. Our client, a leading Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Cloud Governance Manager to oversee the firm's data management practices and ensure secure, efficient, and compliant use of data across its enterprise solutions. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and standards that support organizational objectives while enabling effective data sharing, regulatory compliance, and robust protection of sensitive information.Key Responsibilities Data Governance Framework: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for managing data assets from intake through disposal, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Loss Prevention, iManage Threat Manager, and Varonis. Data Retention & Classification: Design and enforce technical controls for data retention and classification policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and business requirements. Security & Privacy Controls: Review and assess security and privacy measures across platforms to safeguard firm data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Training & Enablement: Deliver training and guidance to employees on data governance best practices, clarifying responsibilities for managing and protecting data. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with attorneys, business teams, and IT stakeholders to design secure, compliant data access and sharing solutions. Integration with Governance Functions: Work closely with the Information Governance team, Office of General Counsel, Security Architecture, and GRC teams to align directives, design secure patterns, track risks, and support compliance initiatives. Cloud Platform Leadership: Provide thought leadership for data governance across Office 365 and other cloud platforms, including reporting, alerting, and secure design patterns. Required Skills & Competencies Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage risks associated with technology solutions. High-level technical understanding of security applications, cloud platforms, and data governance architectures. Knowledge of information security standards and frameworks (CSF, NIST, ISO) and awareness of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Proficiency in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or Information Systems preferred. 7+ years of combined IT, information security, and risk management experience. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, GSEC, CISSP, or CRISC are preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Purview and other governance tools. Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, security technologies, and law firm operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.This position will serve as a translator/liaison to the Information Security team, IT, and our OGC teams. They are not an engineer, but a level higher.They should have a technical background in terms of being able to translate information to other teams, but they are not going to be focused on the engineering component.This role is responsible for identifying any risks from a data perspective and ensuring there are proper safeguards in place. They must have experience with cloud architecture, security, and risk management, and have experience focused on data protection in a cloud environment.The certificates in the JD are nice to have, but we are more focused on actual experience.They will not be managing any team members, but will be an individual contributor.Law firm experience is highly preferred, but we are open to other highly regulated industries.Candidates must have longevity at their past jobs - no temp/contract/freelance-focused resume will be considered.

Job Description About Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc.: Incorporated in 1964, Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. (“DCMA”) is a New York-based registered securities broker-dealer, a futures commission merchant, a primary dealer of U.S. Treasury securities, and a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other major U.S. exchanges. Our main focus is on the sales and trading of Japanese, Asian, and U.S. equities, fixed income instruments, financial futures, and investment banking for institutional customers. DCMA’s ultimate parent company is Daiwa Securities Group Inc., one of the largest brokerage and financial services groups in Japan. Position Summary: The Research translator is responsible for translating written financial materials and analyst reports from Japanese to English for DCMA’s clients. This role ensures the accuracy, clarity and professional tone of research products translated into English while preserving the original intent and industry context gleaned from Japanese source materials. This candidate will collaborate closely with a global team with operations in New York, Tokyo and London to support timely and effective communication of markets insights and financial analyses. Core Responsibilities: • Translate a variety of Japanese financial documents – including reports, memos, comments, and presentation materials into professional English, • Ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency across translated materials, • Conduct reviews and provide quality assurance for translations completed by others, • Coordinate with teams in Tokyo, New York and London to relay information and manage task priorities, including monthly and statistical reports, • Bachelor degree preferably in Finance, Economics or related field related to translation, • Minimum 3 years of work experience as a Japanese to English translator, whether in-house or freelance (specialty in finance, equity research, investor relations preferred), • Native level fluency in Japanese with expertise in professional English writing skills, • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, • Prior experience in financial services or equity research a plus, • Prior experience in use of CAT tools a plus, • Self motivated with a collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast paced environment Company Culture and Benefits: Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. has a vibrant company culture made up of a diverse team of professionals. We seek to foster an atmosphere in which our employees understand, respect, and inspire each other. We will continue to build a culture that encourages everyone at DCMA to take pride in their work. How we work — individually, with each other, and with our communities — is just as important as what we do and shapes who we are as an organization. Our people are our most important asset, and as a result, we offer a competitive and robust total rewards package which includes, but is not limited to: • Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental and Vision), • Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long-term Disability), • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, • Parental Leave, • Family building benefits, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid Time Off and holidays, • Professional development, educational assistance and training programs DCMA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. DCMA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, or other attributes protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.