Subject Matter Expert - Mumbai

Only for registered members Mumbai, India

1 day ago

₹1,200,000 - ₹3,500,000 (INR) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Regional Language Translation · This role is ideal for language professionals with strong domain understanding of compliance, workplace culture, and social issues, who can accurately and sensitively translate English training content into regional Indi ...

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Subject Matter Expert (SME) Regional Language Translation

This role is ideal for language professionals with strong domain understanding of compliance, workplace culture, and social issues, who can accurately and sensitively translate English training content into regional Indian languages while preserving intent, tone, and cultural nuance.

We are looking to onboard multiple SMEs across regional languages for ongoing translation and localisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Translate and localise English compliance and culture training content into the assigned regional language with high linguistic and contextual accuracy. This will include documents, Voice Over recordings, on-screen text infographics as well as Audio-Video content with subtitles.

Ensure translations are legally sound, culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, and aligned with workplace best practices.

Maintain consistency in terminology, tone, and style across modules and clients. At Rainmaker, we require our translations to have a keen eye for detail.

Collaborate with internal teams and meet strict client delivery timelines.

Review and revise translations based on feedback across multiple vetting rounds.

The SME will be responsible for translations across the following stages:

Script Document 2 rounds | TAT: 2 working days
Timestamped Infographics Document 2 rounds | TAT: 4 working days
Voice Over Mix (WAV/MP4 2 rounds | TAT: 2 working days
Module Content (Dialogues, Subtitles Infographics) 2 rounds | TAT: 2 working days
LMS Instructions Quiz Questions 2 rounds | Independent stage; to be handled simultaneously during the above stages (translations to be entered only in the specified columns)

Adherence to timelines is critical, as multiple projects and stages may run in parallel.

Important Aspects of the Role:

Native or near-native proficiency in the assigned regional language.

Excellent command of English.

Strong understanding of Indian workplace culture, social dynamics, and compliance-related sensitivities.

Prior experience translating content related to law, HR, compliance, training, or social issues.

Ability to work with scripts, subtitles, infographics text, and LMS documents.

High attention to detail and openness to feedback and revisions.

Comfort working with structured documents, timestamps, and predefined formats.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Minimum 2 3 years of professional translation or localisation experience.

Demonstrated experience in compliance, legal, HR, policy, or training-related content (preferred).

Familiarity with concepts such as PoSH, DEIB, Insider Trading, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption and corporate conduct is a strong advantage.

Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Why You Should Apply for This Role:

Opportunity to contribute to impactful workplace learning used by leading organizations across India.

Exposure to complex, high-stakes content at the intersection of culture, law, and ethics.

Long-term collaboration potential across multiple languages and projects.

Work with a specialised, creative, and mission-driven learning solutions team.

Mumbai / Remote / Work-from-home (India)

Engagement Type

Project-based / Part-time / Freelance (with potential for long-term engagement based on performance)

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