The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Operational Risk Senior Associate

In short

This role performs second-line governance oversight of DTCC's End User Computing Application (EUCA) Framework, including risk assessment, control reviews, policy compliance, and reporting to senior management and risk committees. It's a senior associate position on a financial market infrastructure company's Risk Management team, requiring 3-5 years of related experience and strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills. Familiarity with tools like ProcessUnity, Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint is preferred, and the role is hybrid, based in Jersey City, NJ.

About the Role
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.
Our Risk Management teams work to protect the safety and soundness of our systems and are responsible for identifying, managing, measuring and mitigating a spectrum of key risk types including credit, market, liquidity, systemic, operational and technology in all existing and new products, activities, processes and systems.
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
Principal Responsibilities
•Perform governance activities and contribute to the second-line oversight of the End User Computing Application (EUCA) Framework
•Conduct governance reviews and provide effective challenge across the EUCA lifecycle, including EUCA registration, risk assessment, control review, change management and retirement, to support compliance with EUCA Policy, Standards, and Procedures
•Perform periodic reviews of EUCA inventory data for completeness and accuracy and monitor completion of annual EUCA Owner control review and EUCA Supervisor attestations
•Provide guidance to EUCA stakeholders on adherence to the EUCA Policy, Standards, and Procedures
•Contribute to the review and maintenance of the EUCA Policy, Standards, Procedures, training materials, and other EUCA-related resources
•Analyze EUCA inventory data and prepare comprehensive EUCA governance risk reports for senior management and relevant risk committees
•Partner with Technology to enhance the EUCA governance tool and related processes by documenting business requirements, developing user stories, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), and validating that system enhancements meet business requirements
•Identify process improvement and automation opportunities across EUCA Governance activities and support related initiatives
•Support internal audit, regulatory, and independent reviews by compiling accurate and timely EUCA documentation
•Monitor EUCA-related incidents and track related EUCA Governance actions
Qualifications
•3-5 years of related experience
•Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
•Experience with ProcessUnity, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, or similar risk and reporting tools preferred
Talents Needed for Success
Knowledge and Skills Required
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, identify gaps, and provide effective challenge
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
•Ability to analyze data and communicate meaningful risk and governance insights to stakeholders and management
•Experience documenting business requirements, developing user stories, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is a plus
•Highly motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize work, take initiative, and operate independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Education, Training &/or Certification
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree or certification in risk management, audit, compliance, data analytics, or project management preferred
•Experience with Regulation SCI or other regulatory reporting is a plus
•ISACA Certification is a plus, in particular CRISC, CISA, CISM, CGEIT or their equivalents
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.

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