Interpreter

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading Outsourcing/BPO consultancy who is seeking to onboard a Russian-speaking Interpreter to join their team.

Position: Interpreter

Location: Remote/work from home from Portugal

Employment type: Full-time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Render correct concepts and meanings between Russian and English following complexity, clarity, tone, and style from one language into another
• Uphold the correct rules for grammar and syntax in both languages
• Provide strict renditions of the messages including every detail of the conversation
• Follow instructions of customers, manage the flow of the call and avoid taking over the call
• Understand protocol and terminology at the customer service level in the following industries: Insurance, Legal, Medicine (General and Forensic)

REQUIREMENTS:

• C1 Russian language level, both oral and written, C1 English
• High School Diploma (mandatory)
• Education in languages/translation/interpretation or related fields will be considered as an advantage
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication
• Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, and always remain neutral and objective
• Reliable, autonomous and highly disciplined
• Confident and organized
• Time management skills with maximum responsibility
• Ability to work with performance goals
• In case of successful hiring you are requested to pick up company equipment from one of the following office locations: Lisbon, Porto or Covilhã

OFFER:

• A dynamic multilingual, multicultural and creative team with positive and friendly atmosphere
• Work 40 Hours per week (8 hours per day with an additional meal break hour) on a rotational shift pattern, Monday to Sunday, in between 01 PM - 04 AM
• Guidance and tools to reach your full potential
• Work from home
• Private medical insurance.