Technical Lead Sanctions Compliance Technology (Chicago)

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 :

If youre 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.