Scrum Master

Momentum Financial Services Group • $105K — $115K *

Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

5-7 years experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in financial services or fintech.
Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) including Agile transformation.
Strong understanding of financial transaction systems, payments processing, and risk management.
Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps for Agile management.
Effective communicator able to bridge technical and business teams.
Experience coordinating software releases and maintaining quality documentation.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams, including Stand-ups and Sprint Reviews.
Coach teams to become self-organized while promoting Agile principles.
Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration within Agile teams.
Remove impediments to team progress by coordinating resources and personnel.
Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog.
Act as a liaison between development teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
Track sprint progress and Agile KPIs to optimize team performance.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment focused on Agile best practices.
Opportunities for mentorship and coaching within a supportive team.
Access to training and development in Agile methodologies.
Flexible work arrangements accommodating various schedules.
Involvement in cutting-edge financial technology projects.

Full Job Description

As a Scrum Master you blend deep scrum expertise with a passion for mentoring and coaching and constant improvement. As part of a highly collaborative squad, you will advise, mentor, coach and train on performance, practices and processes to accelerate value delivery. You will have responsibility for release management coordination and participate in scaling events and activities as you manage interdependencies across scrum teams and product areas. You will examine and drive team performance through metrics and find opportunities for the scrum team to deliver at optimal efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation & Coaching:

Act as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile principles, helping them to become self-organized and cross-functional.

Drive continuous improvement within Agile teams, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

Delivery & Stakeholder Management:

Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel or resources to resolve issues.

Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Facilitate decision-making processes, helping teams to make informed decisions that support project delivery and business objectives.

Act as a liaison between development teams, business stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

Agile Metrics & Reporting:

Track sprint progress, team velocity and other Agile KPIs ensuring continuous optimization of workflows.

Ensure transparency and visibility to management by delivering data-driven insights on team performance.

Technology & Process Improvement:

Drive Agile best practices within software development teams working on financial applications and services.

Promote automation and DevOps culture within Agile teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and Agile transformation within financial services.

Experience managing projects in banking, lending, fintech or financial services

Familiarity with financial transaction systems, payments processing and risk management frameworks.

Ability to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring a shared vision of product delivery.

Skilled in facilitating cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, security, risk, and compliance teams.

Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent project management software.

Experience coordinating software releases, maintaining documentation and overseeing software quality processes.

EDUCATION

A college degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance or related field

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification (SAFe, PMI-ACP, PSM)

PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager within a financial service or fintech environment.

Proven track record of successfully implementing Agile methodologies and driving Agile transformations.

Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, or similar software.

Experience working in retail banking, consumer lending, or financial technology operations is preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Strong knowledge of SQL, database structures and financial reporting systems.

Ability to perform business analysis to identify and implement automated financial solutions.

Comfortable leading Agile teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Skilled in conflict resolution, servant leadership, and Agile coaching.

SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $115,000 yearly

About Momentum Financial Services Group

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There has never been a better time to join the global team at Momentum Financial Services Group—the leading force in innovative financial solutions.

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Join Momentum Financial Services Group's market-leading team to assist some of the most prestigious companies in mastering their financial strategies and operations. Transform financial management and industry standards with the brightest minds at Momentum Financial Services Group. This is where technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation converge. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, harnessing the power of technology to drive financial innovation and leadership. Work with a global team of business and financial advisors to help clients navigate through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals, fostering an environment where innovation and leadership thrive.

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