Interpreter (Russian)

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. Originally posted on Himalayas