Proofreader (Fintech)
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Proofreader to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of financial and investment-related content by meticulously reviewing and refining written materials. You will work closely with writers, editors, and SEO specialists to maintain accuracy, consistency, and readability across all published content.
Key Responsibilities
Proofreading & Editing:
- Review SEO articles, blog posts, financial reports, and investment-related content for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation issues.
- Ensure that all written materials are clear, coherent, and free from typos or inconsistencies.
- Enhance sentence structure, readability, and overall flow of the content while maintaining the original meaning.
Consistency & Style Compliance:
- Maintain a consistent writing style and tone across all content, ensuring alignment with company branding and editorial guidelines.
- Standardize terminology, phrasing, and formatting to create a seamless reading experience.
- Adhere to AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, or company-specific style guides as required.
Fact-Checking & Accuracy Validation:
- Verify financial and investment-related data, including market trends, trading strategies, financial instruments, and economic indicators.
- Cross-check references, sources, and financial terminology to ensure correctness.
- Identify potential factual inaccuracies and collaborate with writers to correct errors.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with content writers, editors, and SEO specialists to ensure the publication of high-quality, accurate, and engaging content.
- Provide constructive feedback to writers to improve content quality and writing standards.
- Assist in developing and updating internal style guides and best practices for financial content.
Quality Assurance & Deadline Management:
- Ensure all content is error-free and ready for publication before final approval.
- Manage multiple proofreading assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
- Conduct final checks on formatted content to verify proper structure and layout before publishing.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in proofreading or editing financial, investment, or business-related content.
- Experience in financial journalism, publishing, or content marketing is an advantage.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to catch subtle errors.
- Excellent knowledge of financial terminology, market trends, and investment concepts.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining content quality.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO best practices, and editing tools such as Grammarly, Hemingway, or StyleWriter.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-growing financial content team.
- Gain exposure to global financial markets and industry trends.
- Work in a collaborative and professional environment with industry experts.
- Opportunity for career growth in editing, financial journalism, or content management.
If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for high-quality financial content, we’d love to hear from you!