The Role
Translate quarterly energy research reports and ad hoc documents from English to Japanese while preserving meaning and tone. Review social media translations, build knowledge of energy market terminology, and support qualitative and quantitative research projects. The role requires excellent bilingual communication, proofreading, organization, independent execution, teamwork, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. It is designed for undergraduate, academic, or PhD students seeking flexible work, with a potential full-time translation and analyst opportunity.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is an internship where you will contribute to the firm by translating documents. You will be part of a fast-growing team in Japan within the broader APAC team. Aurora Japan’s quarterly research products & reports are planned months in advance so there will be clear line of sight on when the primary translations are required, allowing easy planning around other commitments / study etc.
The successful applicant will combine a complete grasp of English and Japanese language (written and spoken) and with an interest in the energy sector.
The position suits an academic, undergraduate or PhD student looking to take on an additional role with flexible working.
A full-time role combining both translation and work as an Analyst within Aurora’s Research/Advisory team is also an opportunity for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Translating three to four, 100–200-page documents per quarter from English to Japanese, maintaining their original meaning and tone.
- Translating a small number of ad hoc, shorter documents from English to Japanese throughout each quarter.
- Work closely with our Japan team, translating or reviewing a small number of short (100 word) social media posts (LinkedIn, Twitter etc.) from English to Japanese.
- Develop an understanding and grasp of key energy market terms and concepts.
- Support the team with ad hoc qualitative and quantitative research projects.
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- Fluency in both Japanese (N1 level/Native level) and English (TOEIC 800+/C1)
- Excellent proof-reading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
- Excellent time-management skills
- Logical thinking ability
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills to accurately understand and convey information
- Ability to think independently and execute tasks
- Teamwork skills, including collaboration with other departments
- An interest in energy markets is desirable but not required
What we offer
- Reimbursement of commuting allowance
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity/paternity.
About
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 1000 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.
Skills Required
- Fluency in Japanese at N1 or native level
- English proficiency at TOEIC 800+ or C1 level
- Excellent proofreading skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation review
- Excellent time-management skills
- Logical thinking ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to think independently and execute tasks
- Teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills
- Interest in energy markets
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What We Do
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to become the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of over 350 experts with vast energy, financial and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil commodities. We are active in Europe, APAC and the US, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
