Business Development Interpreter
Job Summary
PHOENIX 7 is seeking a professional interpreter to facilitate communication in the Development or Overseas Business Departments. The role involves consecutive interpretation for international meetings, translation of game-related documentation, and administrative support for executives. Candidates will engage in a global environment, supporting the company's iGaming operations across multiple international markets.
Responsibilities
- Consecutive interpretation for B2B meetings
- Translate contracts and game documents
- Administrative support for executives
- Conduct international market research
- Accompany executives on business trips
Required Skills
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Business English (TOEIC 735+)
- B2B meeting interpretation experience
- Game industry knowledge
- Valid work visa
Job Details
【Major Duties】
- Facilitate transactions with overseas clients, including attending meetings.
- Provide consecutive interpretation during video conferences with business partners from Malta, Poland, Ukraine, the EU, and other countries.
- Translate contracts, emails, game development proposals, and related materials between English and Japanese.
- Conduct research in English, including reviewing documents, overseas legal sites, and online casino news.
- Accompany executives on business trips, including meetings and international industry shows.
- Support executives and department heads with planning, contracts, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
【Highlights】
- Participate in daily meetings with overseas parties, providing Japanese-English interpretation for dozens of participants.
- Summarize key points and guide discussions, considering cultural nuances.
- Business trips will primarily be to Europe (including the UK, Spain, Malta, etc.), with up to two trips per year possible.
【Working Hours】
- Schedule: 11:00–20:00 (8-hour workday, fully on-site)
- Break: 13:30–14:30 (1 hour)
- Note: Working hours are aligned with European time zones due to frequent international meetings.
【Requirements】
- Fluent-level Japanese (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
- Business-level English (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
- Experience in B2B meetings (company ⇄ client or company’s overseas branch ⇄ Japanese headquarters), involving multiple participants, in Japanese-English
- Typical meeting size: at least 3–5 participants from English-speaking countries ⇄ at least 3–5 participants from Japanese-speaking countries
- Must hold a valid work visa with at least 5 months remaining at the time of application (technical/humanities/international work visa)
【Preferred Qualifications】
- Experience in interpretation, translation, or secretarial work
- Experience in game interpretation or translation
- Experience working in the gaming industry, or being a game enthusiast with strong knowledge of games
【Salary & Benefits】
- Expected Annual Salary: 4.2 million to 8 million yen (Manager/Staff)
- Salary Increase: Once a year
- Commuting allowance (up to 60,000 yen per month)
- Full social insurance coverage
- Visa support for foreign nationals
【Holidays & Leave】
- 2 days off per week: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (121 days per year)
- Paid vacation: 10 days after 6 months of employment
- Special leave and Childcare leave available
【Contract Period】
- Contract or Full-time positions available (includes trial period). Retirement age: 60.