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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 1 month ago

Cloud Finops Practitioner

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, committed to employee growth and success. They are seeking a Cloud FinOps Practitioner to lead cloud financial optimization across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake environments, ensuring alignment of cloud resources with business objectives and cost efficiency goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead FinOps practices to optimize and govern cloud spend across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake platforms
Develop and enforce cost allocation models, chargeback/showback frameworks, and tagging policies
Establish governance standards for resource usage, pricing model adoption (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans), and Snowflake warehouse optimization
Conduct in-depth analysis of multi-cloud cost data to identify savings opportunities, waste, and efficiency improvements
Implement rightsizing, instance scheduling, and reserved capacity recommendations
Partner with engineering teams to balance performance, resilience, and cost efficiency
Collaborate with Finance and Business Unit leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for cloud and data platform expenses
Build and maintain cloud spend models, demonstrating historical trends and business growth metrics
Communicate cost performance insights to senior management through reports and dashboards
Apply cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Snowflake Usage Views, CloudHealth, CloudAware or Cloudability) for continuous monitoring and reporting
Serve as a liaison between Finance, Engineering, Architecture, and Product teams to foster cost-awareness and accountability
Provide advisory support on architectural decisions with financial impact analysis
Champion FinOps principles and procedures across the organization

Qualification

Cloud cost managementAWS expertiseAzure expertiseSnowflake expertiseFinOps principlesBudgetingForecastingData visualizationSQL proficiencyAnalytical problem solvingProactive attitudeLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Deep working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Snowflake billing, pricing models, and optimization levers
Experience managing multi-cloud cost reporting and governance frameworks
Strong understanding of FinOps principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cloud cost transparency practices
Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight)
Excellent communication and collaborator management skills with both technical and finance audiences
Experience with data platforms and Snowflake usage optimization
Proficiency in scripting or SQL for custom cost analytics and automation
Strategic and analytical problem solver with attention to detail
Strong financial literacy and business insight
Ability to influence across engineering and finance teams
Proactive attitude for continuous improvement and innovation
Strong leadership and collaborator communication

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
5–8 years of experience in cloud cost management, cloud operations, or technology finance, ideally in financial services or a regulated industry
FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional credential
Familiarity with ITIL, Cloud Governance

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

Company

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

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With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.

H1B Sponsorship

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Frank La Salla
President, CEO and Director of DTCC
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Edward Cortes
Executive Director
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