Technical Developer / Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Northern Trust scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
The Technical Developer / Analyst is responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, development, implementation, and support of Compliance and Financial Crime technology solutions. This role partners with Compliance, Operations, Risk Management, and Technology teams to deliver secure, scalable, and effective solutions supporting sanctions screening, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening, adverse media monitoring, and regulatory compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business, regulatory, and operational requirements and translate them into technical solution designs.
- Configure, develop, implement, test, and support LexisNexis compliance products, including sanctions screening, PEP screening, and adverse media solutions.
- Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of AI model using current AI capabilities.
- Perform system configuration, data mapping, workflow design, rules tuning, and alert management to improve screening effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Design and develop integrations, APIs, data feeds, and automated processes between compliance platforms and enterprise applications.
- Conduct technical analysis, root cause investigations, defect resolution, and production support activities.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to implement technology enhancements and platform upgrades.
- Support system testing activities including SIT, UAT, performance testing, and production deployments.
- Ensure solutions comply with internal controls, security standards, regulatory requirements, and data governance policies.
- Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, implementation plans, and operational support procedures.
- Work some off hours as demanded by projects, operations, and need of the onshore team and stakeholders, such as release, testing and/or critical bug resolutions.
- Provide US/EMEA overnight support on critical processes such as interface and data feed jobs, reports, etc. in a follow the sun model, and able to address tickets escalated by L1/L2 teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
- 7-10 years of experience in application development, systems implementation, technical configuration, and support within financial services, compliance technology, AML, or financial crime environments.
- 7-10 years of experience analyzing, designing, configuring, implementing, and supporting compliance and screening solutions.
- Hands-on experience with LexisNexis sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media, and related compliance technology platforms.
- Strong technical expertise in SQL, data analysis, data mapping, ETL processes, API integrations, AI development, Python, system troubleshooting, and application support.
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale technology solutions and system integrations.
- Solid understanding of sanctions compliance, watchlist screening, customer and entity screening, adverse media monitoring, and false-positive reduction methodologies.
- Experience working within Agile and SDLC delivery frameworks, including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and production support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LexisNexis Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, Bridger, World-Check, or related financial crime compliance platforms.
- Knowledge of OFAC, sanctions regulations, AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with cloud-based architectures, data analytics platforms, and enterprise reporting solutions.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.
Summary
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline.
- 7-10 years of Compliance Technology, AML, or Financial Crime experience.
- Expertise in LexisNexis Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media platforms.
- Strong technical development, configuration, integration, and implementation experience.
- Advanced data analytics, SQL, data mapping, and system design capabilities.
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale compliance and sanctions screening solutions.
Salary Range:
$88,900 - 151,100 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.