QNB3773-Translator

Job Summary

A. Shareholder & Financial

• Implements KPI’s and best practices for Translator
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimize cost, avoid waste, and optimize benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.

B. Customer (Internal & External)

• Deliver translations in line with the requirements of QNB Capital senior management
• Assist and undertake the translation (Arabic into English and vice versa) of various materials
• Assist the verification and proof-reading of all translations provided from external sources
• Work closely with QNB Capital’s team to finalize any deliverables that are required to be submitted to clients, regulators or any other external parties in Arabic.
• Work closely with the QNB Capital team in preparing the translation of documents related to regulatory submissions
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.

D. Learning & Knowledge

• Maintain professional competence related to all activities, events and developments of financial services and capital markets related activities, laws, standards and regulations.
• Identify related areas for self-professional development and act to enhance self-professional development.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

E. Legal, Regulatory, and Risk Framework Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements including, but not limited to, Group Compliance Policies and Procedures (AML & CTF, Sanctions Policy, Data Protection Policy, Fraud Control Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy, Conflict of Interest and Insider Dealing Policy).
• Understand and effectively perform your role under the Three Lines of Defense principle to identify measure, monitor, manage and report risks.
• Ensure systematic good outcomes for clients in accordance with Conduct Risk policy.
• Support the framework of RCSA, KRI, Incident reporting and remediation, as appropriate, in accordance with the Operational Risk Management requirements.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure full qualification to undertake the role.
• Complete all mandatory training provided by the Bank, attain, and maintain the required levels of competence.
• Attend mandatory (internal and external) seminars as instructed by the Bank.

F. Other

• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
• Maintaining utmost confidentiality concerning customer and internal bank information obtained during the course of business and provide such information on a need-to-know basis only to Senior Management of QNB, Audit and Compliance functions, and relevant Regulators.
• Maintain high professional standards to uphold QNB's reputation and to strengthen its market leadership position.
• All other ad hoc duties/activities related to QNB that management might request from time to time.
• Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective clients, employers, employees, colleagues.
• Place the integrity of the investment profession and the interests of clients above their own personal interests.
• Practice in a professional and ethical manner.

Education And Experience Requirements

• University Degree in translation or law or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in translations or legal services.
• Proficiency in all standard business software applications, office communication tools and technologies with excellent skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Finance, Banking, Economics and Legal concepts and terms is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and Arabic.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the relevant laws, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives.
• Personal integrity and self-management.
• Planning, organizing, and analytical ability.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work in a project-based environment.
• Knowledge of graphic and narrative techniques for the presentation of data.