Technical Developer / Analyst

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401k and pension

Health benefits

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Technical Developer / Analyst to design, configure, and support compliance and financial crime tech solutions. You will work with Compliance, Operations, Risk Management, and Technology teams to deliver secure and scalable screening capabilities.

The role covers sanctions screening, PEP checks, adverse media monitoring, and regulatory programs, with emphasis on integration, data mapping, and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, data analytics, or related field.
• 5-7 years in application development, systems implementation, and support in financial domains.
• Strong Unix, Windows Server, SQL, data analysis, troubleshooting, and support skills.
• Experience with sanctions compliance, watchlist screening, adverse media monitoring, and false positives reduction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and translate into technical designs.
• Configure, develop, test, and support LexisNexis compliance products (sanctions, PEP, adverse media).
• Support AI model implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Design data mappings, workflows, and API integrations between platforms.
• Conduct root cause analysis, defect resolution, and production support.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Ops, and Tech stakeholders on enhancements.
• Support SIT/UAT, performance testing, and deployments.
• Ensure compliance with controls, security, governance, and data policies.

Skills

Unix

MS Server

SQL

Data analysis

Agile/SDLC

Troubleshooting

Application support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related

Tools

LexisNexis Firco Continuity

Firco Trust

Bridger

World-Check

Job description

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.
• 5-7 years of experience in application development, systems implementation, technical configuration, and support within financial domains.
• Strong technical expertise in Unix, MS Server, SQL, data analysis, system troubleshooting, and application support.
• Exposure and 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

• Hands‑on experience with LexisNexis Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, Bridger, World-Check or sanctions, PEP, adverse media screening platforms.
• Experience with cloud‑based architectures, data analytics platforms, and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.
• Strong technical expertise in SQL, data analysis, data mapping, ETL processes, API integrations, AI development, Python, system troubleshooting, and application support.
• 5-7 years of experience in Compliance Technology, analyzing, designing, configuring, implementing, and supporting compliance and screening solutions.

Salary Range: $88,900 - 151,100 USD Salary 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 [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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