Trainee program
Language Services Trainee
LedgerLex runs a Language Services Trainee program. Part time, remote practice on a Hong Kong financial language desk.
Funds, listed reporting, IPO, IR — language that has to hold.
Career path change seekers and undergraduates welcome if they pass our tests.
At a glance
How the program works
Arrangement
Part time and remote. Practice sits with the Hong Kong financial language desk.
Practice
Supervised desk practice on real language work — translation, proofreading, and bilingual checks.
Where
Hong Kong desk. Funds, listed reporting, IPO, and IR language.
The desk
About the program
LedgerLex Language Studio is a Hong Kong language services boutique for fund houses, listed companies, and investor relations teams. Work covers fund materials, listed company reports, and corporate communications in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
The Trainee program gives careful, curious people practical experience in financial language work. Trainees support translation and proofreading under supervision, with attention to terminology, figures, formatting, and client style.
This program focuses on financial language work. The Studio’s wider desk goes beyond translation alone.
Learn the desk standard. Language that holds under pressure.
Day to day
What you will do
Assist with English–Chinese assignments — translation, proofreading, and bilingual checks
Compare source and translated documents for meaning, terminology, figures, dates, names, and formatting
Research terminology and leave clear notes on questions or inconsistencies
Help prepare documents and other language production tasks
Fit
What we look for
Strong written English and Chinese; careful Traditional Chinese; Simplified Chinese is an advantage
Attention to detail and methodical checking
Interest in finance, business writing, or translation; prior experience helps, but is not essential
Organisation, reliability, and the habit of asking when something is unclear
Discretion with confidential material
Career path change seekers and undergraduates welcome if they pass our tests
Right to undertake this work in Hong Kong
Return
What you gain
Foundations for specialist financial language work
Depending on performance and project needs, you may assist on assignments that use advanced AI tools
Close feedback, and a clear view of how language work is checked and prepared for publication
Written feedback or a reference report on request
Next step
How to apply
Email your CV and a short note on language background, availability, and interest to elite@ledgerlexlanguagestudio.com.
A brief writing sample is welcome but optional. Do not send confidential or client owned material.
Shortlisted candidates may receive a short written exercise. The text is provided.
Personal data is used only for recruitment.
Questions
FAQ
How is the work arranged?
Part time and as needed. Some weeks are busier than others. The desk will tell you when practice is available.
Is the program remote?
Yes. Trainee practice is part time and remote, supporting a Hong Kong financial language desk.
Can career path change seekers and undergraduates apply?
Yes. Career path change seekers and undergraduates are welcome if they pass our tests. You also need the right to undertake this work in Hong Kong.
Is there a written exercise?
Shortlisted candidates may get a short written exercise. The text is provided. You do not need to bring client material.
Which languages matter most?
Strong written English and Chinese. Careful Traditional Chinese is important. Simplified Chinese is an advantage. Work spans fund materials, listed reporting, and corporate communications.
How is confidentiality handled?
Discretion with confidential material is required. Do not send confidential or client owned samples with your application. Desk materials stay inside the supervised workflow.
Apply for the Trainee program
CV and a short note. Optional writing sample. No confidential material.