Technical Lead – Sanctions Compliance Technology

Technical Lead – Sanctions Compliance Technology

Location: Downtown Chicago (Hybrid/Onsite as required)

Type: Long-Term Contract

Industry: Global Investment Banking – Corporate Office

Rate: $80-90W2

A major global investment bank is seeking a Technical Lead with deep expertise in sanctions compliance technology to spearhead a high-visibility upgrade initiative for a critical application. This role is strictly technical, not functional or BA-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical upgrade of FircoSoft (LexisNexis) from v5 to v6
• Serve as the technical SME guiding architecture, development, migration, unit testing, and deployment
• Oversee integration efforts and ensure seamless middleware communication (MQ preferred; similar middleware acceptable)
• Drive automation initiatives and contribute to modernization efforts
• Collaborate closely with vendor teams and internal sanctions teams
• Coordinate work across offshore development resources
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support systems tied to trading, clearing, and related compliance workflows

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical background in sanctions screening platforms; FircoSoft / LexisNexis Continuity strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading upgrades, integrations, and complex technical initiatives
• Solid middleware experience (MQ or similar)
• Proficiency in Linux, scripting, automation tools; cloud experience is a plus
• Ability to mentor and guide global development teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives

If you’re a hands-on technical leader with deep sanctions technology experience and want to drive a critical upgrade within a global financial environment, this is a highly visible, long-term opportunity.

For consideration, please submit your resume or message directly for a confidential discussion.