Korean Interpreter for BOD

Background

The Korean Interpreter serves as the BOD’s trusted business partner, providing high-quality Korean Vietnamese interpretation, translation, executive administrative support, and coordination between the BOD and internal/external stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth communication, efficient execution of business priorities, and effective operation of the BOD Office

Job Responsibilities

1. Korean Interpretation & Translation (60%)

• Provide accurate Korean ↔ Vietnamese interpretation during meetings, discussions, conferences, business trips, and company events.
• Ensure all translated materials maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professional terminology.
• Support communication between Korean management and Vietnamese employees.

2. BOD Support (15%)

• Manage the BOD’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas business trips, including flight bookings, accommodation, transportation, visa arrangements, and travel itineraries.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, reports, and briefing documents.
• Attend meetings, record minutes, monitor action items, and follow up with relevant departments.
• Screen incoming correspondence and prioritize issues requiring BOD attention.
• Handle confidential documents with the highest level of discretion.

3. Business Coordination (15%)

• Act as the communication bridge between the BOD and all departments.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects assigned by the BOD.
• Track project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Follow up on company-wide initiatives and executive decisions.

4. Administrative & Office Support (10%)

• Organize and maintain BOD files and confidential records.
• Coordinate meetings with external partners, government authorities, customers, and headquarters.
• Support reception of Korean visitors and overseas delegations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the BOD.

Requirements

• Advanced Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 6)
• Native-level Vietnamese
• Minimum 3 years of Korean interpretation/translation experience and secretary to Korean Executives. Experience working in Korean companies is highly preferred
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• TOPIK Level 6 or other Korean language certification
• Interpretation or management planning experience at a Korean-invested company (manufacturing, services, etc.)
• Willingness to travel domestically or overseas with the BOD when required
• Study or residency experience in Korea

Benefits

• Full social insurance coverage
• Full benefits in accordance with labor law
• Opportunity to work in a multinational company with a leading brand in Korea and Malaysia
• Dynamic working environment
• 13th-month salary
• Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday (No work on Saturdays)