Compliance Specialist

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

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To apply, please submit your updated resume along with your notice period and expected salary.

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