Designation: Associate – Interpretation Support
Work Location: Work From Home
Relevant Experience: 0 to 5 years
Preferred Experience
- Interpretation / Translation
- Healthcare Industry
- Media / Journalism
- BPO / Contact Center / Customer Service
Qualifications
- High School Graduate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree
- Comparable professional experience may also be considered
Job Summary / Overview
This position provides accurate, real-time over-the-phone consecutive interpretation in a first-person style. The
interpreter facilitates communication between English speakers and Mandarin/Cantonese speakers across
various industries.
Language Proficiency (Read / Write / Speak)
- Mandarin / Cantonese: Strong speaking, reading, and comprehension
- English: Minimum B2+ / C1 level (advanced fluency required)
Working Hours
- Night shift: 9 PM – 6 AM / 10 PM – 7 AM
- 5 days per week (Saturday & Sunday off)
Salary & Allowances
- Basic salary: RM 3,500 – 4,500
- WIFI Allowance: Applicable as per policy
- Fixed Night Shift Allowance: RM 25/night × 22 working days = RM 550
- Performance Incentive: Based on performance
- Total All-Inclusive Salary: RM 5,000+
Benefits (Tech Mahindra)
- In-patient Medical: Up to USD 80,000 per individual (self, spouse, children)
- Out-patient Medical: Up to USD 250 per claim per individual (15% co-payment)
- Optical Benefit: Up to USD 120 per individual (after 1 year)
- Dental: Tooth extraction/filling up to USD 500 per year; Scaling up to USD 50/year (after 90 days)
- Annual Leave: 10 days for first 2 years, 12 days after 2 years (prorated)
- Medical Leave: 14 days per labor law Bereavement Leave: 3 working days for immediate family
- Maternity Leave: 98 consecutive days
- Paternity Leave: 7 days
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Provide accurate, meaning-for-meaning consecutive interpretation over the phone
- Interpret across sectors including medical, insurance, finance, and emergency services
- Manage tone, pace, and professionalism during live calls
- Adhere to interpreter protocols, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Maintain neutrality and avoid personal opinions or additions
- Attend required training, QA reviews, and coaching sessions
- Handle urgent or sensitive calls with composure
- Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese and English (B2+/C1)
- Excellent listening and interpretation accuracy
- Strong cultural awareness and linguistic sensitivity
- Ability to work independently and follow established protocols
- High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Job Type: Contract
Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM5,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote