中文翻译员 Senior Translator (English to Chinese)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Malaysia is seeking an experienced translator to produce high-quality, culturally adapted translations from English to Chinese Simplified. Responsibilities include translating and localising content for websites and marketing materials while ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in translation, particularly in financial services, and be proficient in TMS tools. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional translation and/or content adaptation experience.
• Strong background in financial services or marketing content.
• Experience with SEO principles and online content localisation.

Responsibilities

• Translate, localise, and adapt content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with the Content Marketing Localisation team.
• Conduct terminology management and maintain quality standards.
• Research financial terminology and cultural nuances.

Skills

Native-level fluency in Chinese

High proficiency in English

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

TMS translation tools

Job description

Produce high-quality, culturally adapted translations from English to Chinese Simplified, ensuring consistency with the company’s brand voice across financial, marketing, and client-facing content. The role supports the company’s global communications strategy by localising materials for Chinese-speaking audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Translate, localise, and creatively adapt content for the company’s multiple websites, mobile apps, landing pages, client communications, social media, paid ads, financial articles, and marketing materials.

Ensure cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy across all Chinese content.

Directly collaborate with the Content Marketing Localisation team on daily assignments received, as well as with the regional Chinese designated proofreader and Marketing Manager to ensure the quality delivered.

Meet daily deadlines and manage multiple translation, localisation, and proofreading assignments simultaneously.

Conduct terminology management and maintain translation quality standards.

Conduct regular research on financial terminology, cultural nuances, and market trends to ensure local relevance.

Conduct regular tentative checks on our websites, landing pages, and members areas and report any inconsistencies.

Requirements

Native‑level fluency in Chinese and high proficiency in English.

Minimum 3 years of professional translation and/or content adaptation experience.

Strong background in financial services or marketing content.

Experience with SEO principles and online content localisation.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to adapt style and tone based on the type of content and target audience.

Proficient in TMS translation tools and software.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Translator?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Proofreader?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a manager / team lead?