Who We Are
Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.
About the Project Team
Our client is a globally recognized leader in the consumer technology industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the highest standards of compliance and integrity. Operating across a complex international landscape, the organization offers exposure to sophisticated global trade compliance frameworks and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role provides valuable experience supporting sanctions and export compliance activities within a highly regulated multinational setting.
Role Title: Compliance Specialist
Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
Assist Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team members insanctions compliance activities by:
· Conducting reviews and analysis of sanctions system alerts
· Conduct investigation of customers, business partners, andtransactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and toolsper SLAs
· Escalate unusual findings that might be related to sanctionedindividuals, terrorist financing, law enforcement, or other criminal activities
· Conducting searches, gathering data, and recording evidencefrom internal systems, the internet, third party tools, commercial databases,and enquiry with business or compliance contacts within the organization.
· Accumulatingand documenting relevant regarding transaction and screened parties’ facts frominvestigations so GESC can determine the necessary compliance steps
· Analyze potential matchesgenerated by automated systems, differentiating between true matches and falsepositives for parties on sanctions and EAR restricted parties lists includingthe BIS Entity List and Denied Parties list.
· Maintain thorough documentation of analysis performed.
· Support any special projects or critical casework.
· Interacting with relevant teams to raise awareness of sanctionstrends, emerging issues, remedial actions, or enhancements to the program.
· Supporting record keeping and documentation efforts.
· Ability to multitask; must be organized and detail oriented
· Additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
· Experience in reviews, investigation, and resolution ofsanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
· Experience using SAP GTS screening system and Accuity’sCompliance Link
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
· Ability to apply sound ethical judgement
· Ability to spot false positives of sanctioned or EAR restrictedparty list matches based on reasonable due diligence and in-depth researchusing publicly available information
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Expertise and experience in OFAC/Sanctions Compliance laws andregulations
· Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to workcollaboratively with company personnel
· Ability to meet aggressive timelines and in a compliance focusedenvironment
· Proficiency in Mac applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote)and MS Office applications (Excel and Word)
· Experience and knowledge of U.S. Export AdministrationRegulations is a plus
Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the Next Step in your career journey with us!
To apply, please submit your updated resume along with your notice period and expected salary.
Click on the 'Apply here' button to drop your resume directly or email it to susmita.sahu@akkodis.com.
Our team will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further steps in the selection process
