Interpreter (Russian)

David Kennedy Recruitment; Faro; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Job summary

David Kennedy Recruitment is partnering with a leading outsourcing/BPO consultancy to recruit a Russian-speaking Interpreter for a remote, work-from-home role based in Portugal. The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week and rotational shifts from 01 PM to 04 AM.

The role emphasizes accurate interpretation, professional neutrality and adherence to industry terminology. The successful candidate will have C1 Russian and C1 English, a high school diploma, and preferably a

Qualifications

• C1 Russian language level, both oral and written, C1 English.
• High School Diploma (mandatory).
• Education in languages/translation/interpretation or related fields is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Render concepts and meanings between Russian and English accurately.
• Uphold correct grammar and syntax in both languages.
• Provide faithful renditions including every detail of the conversation.
• Follow customer instructions and manage call flow without dominating the call.
• Understand protocol and terminology in Insurance, Legal, Medicine sectors.

Skills

Russian language

English language

Active listening

Note-taking

Cultural mediation

Time management

Neutrality

Autonomy

Education

High School Diploma

Languages/translation/interpretation education (advantage)

Job description

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.