Mandarin Translator Analyst (Davao)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

This role is designed for Mandarin-speaking professionals who are interested in building a career in Financial Crime and compliance.

Successful candidates will support the translation, review, and analysis of Mandarin and English documentation while receiving structured training in Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Financial Crime operations.

We welcome fresh graduates, career shifters, translators, language specialists, and professionals from diverse backgrounds who possess strong Mandarin language proficiency and are eager to learn.

Success in this role depends on strong language skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, quality-driven environment.

Open to applicants residing in Manila and Davao.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Mandarin Translator / Analyst, you will:

• •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 escalate 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

For Senior Associate level:

• •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

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What We Are Looking For:

• •Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• •Strong Mandarin Chinese language proficiency (Traditional Chinese preferred)
• •Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally in both Mandarin and English
• •Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• •Experience in translation, interpretation, customer service, business process outsourcing (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

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date