Lead Problem Management Associate

About 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 reflects the diverse world 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 infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

• 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 Lead Problem Management Associate plays a pivotal role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of IT problems, from identification and investigation to documentation, critical issue analysis, and resolution. This critical 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. The Lead Problem Management Associate orchestrates and directs all aspects of the problem management process, ensuring the right teams, tools, and information are brought together seamlessly.

Additionally, the Lead Problem Management Associate has the authority to delegate subtasks to other team members as needed, ensuring efficient and effective problem resolution.

• Identify and classify problems and their root causes
• Coordinate with IT teams to design and implement problem solutions
• Handle problem lifecycle from identification to closure, applying problem management methodologies such as the 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and other relevant techniques to identify underlying causes.
• Develop strategies to prevent recurring incidents
• Document all problem management activities
• Create and handle problem records
• Coordinate with incident management teams to minimize the impact of incidents that cannot be prevented
• Generate reports and statistics on the performance of the problem management process
• Deliver training to other teams regarding problem management processes
• Provide comprehensive training on problem management processes to team members and collaborators.
• Govern divisional level incident data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Share corrective actions and lessons learned in production stability meetings to promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting procedures related to problem management.
• Advance instances of inadequate problem management process alignment to senior IT management to ensure timely resolution and consistency with standard methodologies.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and updates to ensure ongoing compliance and adapt processes as vital.
• Ensure that IT problems are effectively handled, minimizing their impact on business operations and enhancing overall service quality.

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience

• Proven work experience as a Problem Manager or IT Risk Management
• Experience in IT service management and ITIL processes
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Superb communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of ITSM tools such as Service Now
• General technical background or…