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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Business Management Senior Associate - **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Scripting, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Data Management, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/dtcc/it-business-management-senior-associate ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience * Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience Talent Needed for Success * 3-5 years of experience in cloud cost management, cloud operations, or technology finance, preferably within financial services or another regulated industry. * Deep working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Snowflake billing models, pricing structures, and optimization levers. * Experience managing multi-cloud cost governance and reporting frameworks. * Strong understanding of FinOps principles, including budgeting, forecasting, unit economics, and cost transparency. * Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight. * Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and finance audiences, including senior leadership. * FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional (or willingness to obtain). * Familiarity with ITIL and cloud governance frameworks. * Experience with data platforms and Snowflake usage optimization (e.g., warehouse sizing, auto-suspend, consumption analysis). * Proficiency in SQL and/or scripting for custom cost analytics and automation. * Strong financial literacy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. * Ability to influence engineering, finance, and product teams without direct authority. * Proactive, improvement-driven mindset with strong leadership and collaboration skills. ## Description We are seeking a FinOps Practitioner to lead cloud financial optimization across AWS, Azure, and Snowflake environments within a regulated financial services organization. This role serves as a critical bridge between Finance, Engineering, Architecture, and Cloud Operations, ensuring that cloud investments are aligned with business objectives, financial discipline, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will establish and mature FinOps capabilities aligned with the industry-standard FinOps Foundation framework (Inform, Optimize, Operate) while driving governance, transparency, and accountability for cloud spend. You will partner closely with stakeholders to track FinOps objectives, influence architectural and consumption decisions, and embed a culture of fiscal responsibility across the organization. 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