Scrum Master Financial Markets

Banque Nationale du Canada$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant diploma with 5+ years of related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Experience with OTC transactional data reporting for AMF, CFTC, SEC, EMIR compliance.
  • Background in financial markets and OTC products is a plus.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English; bilingualism not required for Toronto candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate daily stand-ups and agile ceremonies for two OTC teams.
  • Ensure teams adhere to agile principles and maintain best practices.
  • Remove obstacles blocking team progress effectively.
  • Create and support a collaborative team environment.
  • Manage product backlogs in coordination with product owners.
  • Track, analyze, and report on team performance metrics.
  • Coach and mentor team members in agile practices.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness program with various options.
  • Flexible group insurance coverage.
  • Generous pension plan for secure retirement.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan to invest in the bank's success.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program for support and wellbeing.
  • Preferential banking services for employees.
  • Opportunities for engagement in community initiatives.
  • Access to telemedicine and virtual sleep clinic services.
Full Job Description
A career as a Scrum Master in the Over the Counter (OTC) team of Financial Markets Operations means acting as a leader in the delivery methodology of our operational and regulatory mandates. Through your implementation of agile practices, your positive leadership in our deliverables, and your influence on various teams, you will have a positive impact on the bank's profitability and business development.

You can work from our Montreal or Toronto office, whichever is closest to you.

Your Role

  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for two OTC squads.
  • Ensure teams adhere to agile principles and practices.
  • Remove obstacles hindering team progress.
  • Foster a collaborative and structured team environment.
  • Work closely with product owners to manage backlogs and ensure clear communication of requirements.
  • Track and report on team progress and performance.
  • Coach and mentor team members on agile practices and principles.


Your Team

Within the Financial Markets Operations sector, you'll be part of an OTC team of about twenty colleagues. You'll report in a matrix structure to the Senior Directors of Business Evolutionary Integration (EBI) and Regulatory Projects. Our teams stand out for their expertise in OTC products and various regulations, their ability to deliver high-quality projects, and their development of new opportunities with different business lines.

Your involvement will be essential in managing our numerous projects. You'll be on the front line to uphold quality standards, consistently bringing ideas for efficiency, automation, and training within the team. Working in this team will allow you to build connections with many partners, while also giving you the opportunity to develop cross-functional knowledge related to these various stakeholders.

We promote a variety of continuous learning methods to support your development, including learning through action, access to training content, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Moreover, this evolving role is part of a clear and structured development path that can help you grow in your position and access different levels of responsibility, propelling your career forward.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree completed related to the field, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or another diploma.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Scrum Master role.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Experience in OTC transactional data reporting (AMF, CFTC, SEC, EMIR).
  • Experience in financial markets and OTC products is an asset.
  • Bilingualism is not required for candidates located in Toronto; proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.


Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Skills

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Agile Methodologies Communication Continuous Improvement Atlassian Jira Key Performance Indicators Problem Solving Teamwork Business Acumen Decision Making Influence others Regulatory Reporting Resiliency Results oriented Scrum Master Meeting facilitation

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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