At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
The Role
- We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Translator and Localization Specialist to join our team.
- This role is instrumental in driving high-quality translations and advancing our localization capabilities.
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AI translation models, AI/MT engine training, prompting skills, and a strong background in language quality assurance (LQA) processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) for translation and train LLMs tailored to specific commodities or domains.
- Test and implement new translation features while staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the translation and localization industry.
- Perform high-quality translations in the native language, ensuring cultural and contextual accuracy.
- Coordinate ad hoc translation projects with external vendors and oversee project timelines to ensure timely delivery.
- Manage terminology by creating and maintaining glossaries and translation style guidelines.
- Regularly clean and maintain Translation Memories (TMs) to ensure consistency across translations.
- Ensure publishing quality by reviewing final translations for accuracy, tone, and alignment with brand guidelines.
- Collect, analyze, and implement feedback from internal stakeholders while providing actionable feedback to external vendors.
- Effectively communicate and share relevant information with cross-departmental teams and external vendors to align translation efforts with business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Fluency in both French and English is essential. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
- We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.
- At least 3 years of experience translating marketing materials and commodities markets-related content (about Oil & Gas sectors or any other commodities) into the native language.
- Demonstrated expertise in AI translation models, engines training, and LQA processes.
- Familiarity with journalism or media is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Smartcat CAT tool is desirable.
- Proficiency in design and formatting tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or similar software is highly desirable, as well as familiarity with adapting content for various digital formats (e.g., PDFs, presentations, and interactive media)
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and departments.