Principal Business Systems Analyst

DTCC • Tampa, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Master Connectivity Data (MCD) is DTCC’s centralized platform designed to harmonize connectivity data, accelerate client onboarding, enable real-time monitoring, and streamline cyber incident management—reducing risk across the global financial industry. We are seeking a Business Analyst – Associate Director who will serve as a strategic link between business stakeholders and technology teams. In this role, you will translate complex business needs into actionable solutions, drive backlog readiness, and lead workflow and user experience design. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Owners and Agile squads to refine requirements, ensure alignment with enterprise objectives, and occasionally act as a proxy Product Owner. If you have deep expertise in Agile practices, strong communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering impactful solutions, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a mission-critical domain.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in business analysis and technology leadership within financial services, with the ability to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into actionable deliverables within an Agile framework.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and modernization strategies to drive transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience in data integration, connectivity, and cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and risk management standards.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data integration, reporting tools, and requirements management platforms (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Proficiency in identifying and validating non-functional requirements for highly critical applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Deep knowledge of connectivity data, governance standards, and compliance frameworks, combined with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Requirements Gathering: Capture, analyze, and document business needs to ensure clarity and alignment with MCD objectives.
• Drive Backlog Readiness & Prioritization: Collaborate with Product Owners and squads to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain a well-groomed backlog for timely delivery.
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies & Communication: Actively participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives while ensuring transparent communication across business and technology teams.
• Develop Process Flows & Operating Models: Create detailed workflows, playbooks, and escalation paths to streamline onboarding, connectivity, and cyber recovery processes.
• Ensure Seamless Integration: Align MCD capabilities with entitlement systems, incident response tools, and operational workflows.
• Support Governance & Compliance: Incorporate industry standards and cybersecurity frameworks into requirements to meet audit and regulatory obligations.
• Act as Proxy Product Owner: Represent product vision and priorities in discussions with development teams to accelerate delivery and meet deadlines.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees