French Translator

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Job Description

• Translate documents, reports, emails, business correspondence, and other materials from French to English and vice versa.
• Ensure translations are accurate, grammatically correct, and culturally appropriate.
• Review and proofread translated materials to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain the original meaning, tone, and context of the source documents.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to clarify translation requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive documents with discretion.
• Maintain and update translation databases, glossaries, and terminology references.
• Meet assigned deadlines while ensuring high-quality output.
• Assist with interpreting during meetings or business discussions when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Previous experience as a French Translator, Interpreter, or Language Specialist is an advantage.
• Strong grammar, proofreading, editing, and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and cultural awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• French language proficiency at C1 or C2 level.
• Knowledge of translation tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, or Smartcat.
• Experience handling technical, legal, financial, or business-related documents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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