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The Company:

The Global Association of Risk Professionals is a non-partisan, not-for-profit membership organization focused on elevating the practice of risk management. GARP offers the leading global certification for risk managers in the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), as well as the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate and ongoing educational opportunities through Continuing Professional Development. Through the GARP Benchmarking Initiative and GARP Risk Institute, GARP sponsors research in risk management and promotes collaboration among practitioners, academics, and regulators.

Founded in 1996 and governed by a Board of Trustees, GARP is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices in London and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit garp.org or follow GARP on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

Position Overview:

The English to Chinese (Simplified) Translator will be responsible for translating exam content, study materials, marketing collateral, and related program documentation from English into Chinese. The translator must ensure that translations are linguistically precise, culturally appropriate, and technically accurate, particularly in areas of finance, economics, risk management, and artificial intelligence.

This role is critical to ensuring that Chinese-speaking candidates have equitable access to GARP’s premier certifications, including the FRM®, SCR®, and RAI™ programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate certification content (exam questions, study guides, practice exams, syllabi, and policy documents) from English into Simplified Chinese.
• Ensure translations maintain technical accuracy in financial, statistical, risk management, and AI-related terminology.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and editorial staff to validate terminology and resolve ambiguities.
• Adapt tone and phrasing for clarity and cultural appropriateness for Chinese-speaking candidates.
• Review and edit translations to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to GARP’s style and branding guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive exam-related materials.
• Meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from a Chinese university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Risk Management.
• Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred) from a U.S. university, ideally with a focus in Finance, Economics, or Risk Management.
• Native proficiency in written Simplified Chinese and strong ability to translate complex concepts clearly and accurately.
• Native-level proficiency in English, with proven ability to accurately interpret complex financial and technical concepts.
• At least 3–5 years of professional translation experience, ideally in financial services, education, or certification programs.
• Familiarity with industry-specific terminology (e.g., credit risk, market risk, operational risk, quantitative analysis, AI/ML in risk).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under strict deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience translating standardized exam content or professional education materials.
• Knowledge of GARP programs (FRM®, SCR®, RAI™) or other financial certifications (CFA®, CAIA®, etc.).
• Experience working in cross-cultural or global teams.

Working at GARP:

GARP offers competitive benefits and compensation. We will only respond to candidates who are suitable for the role.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

EEO Policy:

GARP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.