Japanese Translator (Multilingual AMLKYC Senior Associate)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients providing advice and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

In regulatory risk compliance at PwC you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

About the Role

A Japanese Translator (KYC Analyst) is primarily responsible for processing KYC profile in compliance to the clients policies and procedures that are in Japanese. This role includes:

• Conducting research and obtaining information from publicly available resources screening entities for adverse news sanctions or politically exposed persons.
• Process/prepare KYC profiles in accordance to the KYC policies and procedures of the client.
• Process cases based on the priorities set by the Team Leader reworks and their KYC expiry dates.
• Information documentation gathering and record retention of the evidence.
• Initiation of the CDD process and follow up review of due dates.
• Apply the rework items flagged by the QCs.
• Actively participate in the daily team huddles.
• Monitor progress and status of assigned cases.
• Report/escalate operational system and policy issues immediately.
• Reach the quality and production target.
• Work extensively with various teams across global locations to fulfill an entitys KYC requirements as mandated by compliance and regulatory standards.
• Efficiently manage ad hoc tasks for effective project management.

About You

• Must be a graduate of any bachelors degree
• Must have excellent and accurate communication skills in Japanese (at least N2 or N3 proficiency) and English
• Experience/Interest in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Client (KYC) processes are a huge plus
• A team-player and able to build strong working relationships
• Proactive attitude and initiative are a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in translating legal documents is a plus
• Proficient with Office applications (i.e. Adobe pdf Word Excel)
• Willingness to learn more about these processes is required
• Local applicants or foreigners with work permits are welcome to apply
• Fresh graduates w/ Japanese translation skills can also apply.
• Interested candidate must be willing to report daily in the office.

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Japanese Translation

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking 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 Creativity Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Protection Management (DPM) Disability Support Embracing Change 30 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

Yes

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