Mandarin Translator & KYC Analyst - Financial Crime

PwC South East Asia Consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South East Asia Consulting is seeking Mandarin-speaking professionals to join our Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement team in the Philippines. The role focuses on translating, reviewing, and analyzing Mandarin and English KYC/CDD documentation, with structured training in KYC and Financial Crime operations.

Fresh graduates and career shifters are welcome. You will work in a structured, quality-driven environment, supporting regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Strong Mandarin Chinese language proficiency.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally in both Mandarin and English.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in translation, interpretation, customer service, BPO, shared services, operations, compliance, or financial services is an advantage but not required.
• Prior experience in KYC, AML, Financial Crime, Risk, or Compliance is an advantage but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Translate, review, and analyze Mandarin and English documents related to customer due diligence and compliance activities.
• Support KYC, periodic reviews, and customer due diligence processes.
• Conduct research using internal systems, public sources, and regulatory databases.
• Review customer information and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Accurately document findings, observations, and decisions in required systems and templates.
• Perform name screening, background research, and verification activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify and elevate potential risks, discrepancies, and information gaps.
• Support quality assurance and documentation requirements for Financial Crime and KYC reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members across different jurisdictions.
• Participate in training, coaching, and capability development programs.
• Support quality reviews and workflow coordination.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.
• Serve as a point of contact for Mandarin-language related queries and escalations.
• Support process improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written & verbal comms

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PwC South East Asia Consulting is seeking Mandarin-speaking professionals to join our Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement team in the Philippines. The role focuses on translating, reviewing, and analyzing Mandarin and English KYC/CDD documentation, with structured training in KYC and Financial Crime operations.

Fresh graduates and career shifters are welcome. You will work in a structured, quality-driven environment, supporting regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and