Scrum Master – AI-Powered Banker, Data Acquisition & Aggregation
Job Description:
- Lead and support 2+ Agile pods, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement
- Partner with Product/Experience Owners, Engineering, and Banking stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities
- Facilitate story writing, backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness to ensure sprint goals are met
- Enable teams to identify, manage, and remove impediments and dependencies, particularly across core banking systems
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to drive cross-team coordination and resource alignment
- Use Agile metrics to track progress, highlight risks, and drive actionable insights through retrospectives
- Lead team maturity assessments and implement coaching plans to improve Agile effectiveness
- Support risk identification and mitigation using Agile delivery data and best practices
- Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous learning
- Mentor junior Scrum Masters and guide teams toward self-organization and accountability
- Facilitate decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment across delivery teams
- Ensure stories are "sprint-ready" and aligned with product vision, architectural standards, and banking controls
Requirements:
- Commercial Banking experience – REQUIRED
- 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery with 3+ years as a Scrum Master
- Proven experience leading multiple Agile pods in complex, enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of banking systems, integrations, and regulatory delivery constraints
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage dependencies across multiple teams and platforms
Benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements