Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Global Transaction Banking (GTB) - Scrum Master
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team within the bank. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile practices and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within our global banking transaction team.
Required Experience
- 5+ year’s experience as a scrum master ideally within financial institution
- Previous experience as a developer is non-negotiable as we are require a technical scrum master
- Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts
- Experience working with large vendors is desired.
- Good knowledge of other multiple Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Scaled Agile Framework, Lean
- Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
Skills
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team.
- Remove Impediments: Identify and resolve any obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely delivery of projects.
- Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project goals, requirements, and priorities.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on team performance metrics, such as velocity and burndown charts, to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote and implement best practices for Agile methodologies, encouraging the team to experiment and innovate to enhance productivity and quality.
- Extensive experience working with developers, business analysts and QAs
- Must have a roll-up-sleeve attitude.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A strong development or computer science background is essential.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably within the financial services or investment banking industry.
- Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or other relevant Scrum Master certifications are required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure financial environment.
- Knowledge of investment banking, banking, financial processes and terminology.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
Hybrid Working:
- 1 day in office and 2 days once a month which will be a Friday
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