Problem Management Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance. Pay and 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). The Impact you will have in this role: Being a member of IT CSS WRAFT Delivery team, the Problem Management Associate plays a key role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of IT problems, from identification and investigation to documentation, critical issue, and resolution. This position is dedicated to minimizing the adverse impact of IT incidents on the business by conducting thorough root cause analysis and proactively preventing the recurrence of issues. They orchestrate and direct all aspects of the problem management process, ensuring the right teams, tools, and information are brought together seamlessly. This process combines investigative analysis with proactive measures. By focusing on uncovering the true root causes rather than merely addressing the symptoms, Problem Management plays a crucial role in enhancing service quality and minimizing disruptions. This role involves not only crafting exceptional root cause analysis documentation but also employing investigative techniques to ensure that issues are thoroughly resolved. Your Primary Responsibilities: Work closely with aligned technical teams, to help identify and classify problems and their root causes. Coordinate with IT teams to track and coordinate permanent solutions to incidents. Handle the Problem Management lifecycle from identification to closure - applying industry best practices and adhering to internal target timeframes. Make use of data analytics tools and dashboards to look for incident trends and themes. Ensure Problem Management Procedures are being followed for all Problem record activities. Work closely with other Problem Management team members and aligned technical teams to ensure all Problem metrics and reporting is provided on a timely basis and according to audit and regulatory requirements. Work closely with other Service Management functions such as Incident and Change Management to ensure data captured is accurate and standard workflows are followed. Share corrective actions and lessons learned in with Problem Management team members and aligned technical teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem management. NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of related experience Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience= Talents Needed for Success: Previous experience in IT Service Management preferably using ITIL processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with data analytics tools and processes. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of ITSM tools such as ServiceNow. General technical background in incident management, OSI layer analysis, CI/CD, SDLC, database, Mainframe, MQ, Networks, and Cyber. The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ABOUT US

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram . DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind. Learn more about Clearance and Settlement by clicking here .

ABOUT THE TEAM

Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC’s business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC’s mission to support the financial markets. Dtcc