Full time

Entry-level

Salary: $2,300-2,800

12-month contract (with 3-month probation period), renewable

Company & Role Overview

Favella Translations is a Singapore-based translation agency supporting international clients in the legal, financial, medical and luxury sector with precise, time-sensitive translation and interpretation in 30+ languages.

As a Junior Operations Executive, you will be supporting the day-to-day operations of the business and work directly with our founder and Head Translator. Through mentoring and training within a small specialised team, you will develop practical skills to handle administrative tasks, coordinate linguistic projects, and successfully liaise with international vendors and clients. 

From arranging interpreters for foreign diplomats to coordinating the translation of high-stakes contracts, you will be involved in delivering top-notch services in an international and multi-cultural environment with strong opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a team player with the right attitude - someone who shares our values of precision, service mindset, and ambition to continuously improve. If this sounds like you, we look forward to working together.

This role is designed as a structured learning pathway into operations management, with the goal of becoming fully independent within 6-9 months.

Benefits

• Direct training and mentorship from the founder

• Training in a wide scope of operations, language and client services: you will be learning a lot every day, with strong opportunity for career progression

• International and multicultural working environment, liaising with clients and vendors from all over the world

• Exposure to work with top-tier law firms, embassies and international clients

• Central location in Singapore, a short walk from MRT

• A clear pathway to handling projects independently within 6-9 months
  

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• Organise and prepare project files and documentation

• File invoices and expenses for internal records

• Maintain accurate databases for projects, clients and vendors

• Support with ad hoc administrative tasks such as booking courier deliveries and attending legalisation appointments

Project Coordination 

• Assist with client enquiries and quotations across channels (email, WhatsApp and phone)

• Outsource projects to vendors and track project timelines

• Ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time

Language Support 

• Attend to client calls and enquiries in Mandarin 

• Support quality checks on translated documents
  

You Are a Great Fit If You:

• Have a strong command of English and Mandarin (written and spoken)

• Are highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise while maintaining accuracy

• Take pride in getting details right and completing tasks properly

• Are reliable, punctual, and able to follow through without constant supervision

• Have a clear and professional communication style

• Have a positive, self-improving attitude and strong willingness to learn

• Bonus point: Knowledge of Traditional Chinese and/or dialects (e.g. Hokkien) or another language (e.g. Bahasa Malaysia) is a plus but not required.

Additional Details and Requirements

• Diploma holders with 0-3 years of experience (fresh graduates welcome)

• Previous experience in administration, customer service and operations support roles highly desirable

• Salary: SGD 2,300-2,800

• Location: Central Singapore
  

How to Apply

Submit your application to [email protected] with your CV in attachment and a cover letter addressing the following 3 questions:

1. Why do you want to work with us at Favella?

2. Why do you believe you are a good fit for this role? Include practical examples of how you have demonstrated relevant personality traits and skills in your previous jobs (if none, in your studies or hobbies).

3. Tell us about the hobby you are passionate about: what results have you achieved that you are proud of, what hurdles have you encountered and how have you overcome them? What lessons did you learn from the experience?

Keep it simple and personal - we want your own voice, character and values to shine through your writing. Your application will be read by a person, so please make your piece truly yours and limit the use of AI.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The hiring process will involve a screening of the applications, followed by 2 rounds of interviews (these might include a brief written assignment to assess your critical thinking skills). 

Kindly note that only successful applicants in each round will be notified.