Cloud FinOps Specialist

Company: National Futures Association
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.When you join NFA as a Cloud Financial Operations Specialist, you'll join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals responsible for implementing cost-efficient cloud deployment and architecture strategies.Bring your analytical and innovative mindsets. Bring your technical know-how, problem solving and project management skills and an eye for detail.Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll utilize your critical thinking and decision-making skills to support our important regulatory mission.What you'll do:The Cloud Financial Operations Specialist tracks spending across cloud services to ensure transparency and cost accountability. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing reports and forecasting models for cloud usage and expenses.
• Analyzing cloud cost data to identify trends and propose optimization strategies to eliminate unused resources.
• Partnering with stakeholders to confirm proper budgeting and financial reporting practices for cloud usage and expenses.
• Leading monthly meetings to inform stakeholders of trends in cloud spending.
• Organizing and tagging spending to properly attribute and track costs.
• Aligning cloud spending with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Assisting with vendor negotiations and licensing.What we're looking for:Diligent, detail-oriented individuals thrive in this analytical role. If you're eager to apply your technical abilities to serve a public good-supporting the integrity of the derivatives markets-and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as a Cloud Financial Operations Specialist.
• Two years of experience with FinOps principles, cloud management, financial reporting, forecasting and/or cost allocation.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture best practices.
• Ability to learn cloud pricing models, saving plans and cost allocation methods.
• Experience with cost monitoring tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Salary Range: $88,400-$147,400.00All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Requisition ID:800Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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