Technical Lead

Technical Lead – Accuity / OFAC Screening (LexisNexis SME) Cirruslabs is seeking a Technical Lead to support a strategic Accuity upgrade initiative within the GRC and Regulatory Risk Management organization. This role will serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LexisNexis Accuity solutions, with a strong focus on OFAC screening application configuration, optimization, and cloud transition to Azure environments. The ideal candidate combines deep functional knowledge of financial crime compliance technologies with hands-on engineering capability and cloud migration experience. This is a high-visibility engagement supporting regulatory and compliance-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Accuity / LexisNexis Technical Leadership Lead the technical upgrade of the LexisNexis Accuity platform Serve as SME for OFAC screening configurations and rule tuning Ensure system alignment with regulatory compliance standards Support validation, testing, and post-upgrade stabilization OFAC Screening Application Configuration Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot OFAC screening workflows Fine-tune watchlist filtering, risk scoring, and false positive reduction Partner with compliance and GRC stakeholders to align technology with regulatory controls Azure Cloud Migration & Engineering Support Support migration or deployment of Accuity applications to Microsoft Azure Collaborate with infrastructure teams on: Azure instance provisioning, Networking & security configurations, Performance tuning in cloud environments Assist with Dev/Test/Prod environment setup Technical Engineering & Integration Provide light engineering support including application configuration, deployment validation, API or data feed integrations (if applicable) Troubleshoot environment-level issues during upgrade Ensure proper documentation of configurations and architecture Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with GRC leadership, Compliance teams, Infrastructure & Cloud teams, Vendor (LexisNexis) support teams Provide executive-level updates when required Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience supporting financial crime / compliance technology platforms Proven hands-on experience with LexisNexis Accuity products Strong experience configuring and supporting OFAC screening applications Working knowledge of financial regulatory compliance frameworks Experience migrating or deploying enterprise applications in Microsoft Azure Basic engineering skillsets (environment configuration, deployment validation, system troubleshooting) Experience in banking or financial services environments preferred Preferred Qualifications Experience working in regulated financial institutions Exposure to GRC platforms and regulatory reporting systems Understanding of cloud security and data governance in Azure Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Technical Environment LexisNexis Accuity OFAC Screening Systems Microsoft Azure Enterprise Banking Systems GRC / Regulatory Risk Management Platforms Why This Role Matters This role directly supports a mission-critical compliance system upgrade impacting regulatory risk posture and operational continuity at Cirrus. The selected consultant will play a key leadership role in ensuring a seamless transition, regulatory alignment, and long-term system stability. CirrusLabs