Scrum Master (Financial Services) - Senior Associate

Job Title: Senior Associate – Scrum Master (Financial Services)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Associate – Scrum Master with 3–5 years of experience, preferably in the Financial Services domain, to lead Agile delivery teams. The ideal candidate will act as a servant leader, facilitating Agile practices, enabling team productivity, and ensuring smooth delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices
• Act as a servant leader, enabling the team to become self-organized and high-performing
• Identify and remove impediments/blockers to ensure smooth sprint execution
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to support backlog refinement and prioritization
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile governance, and compliance processes
• Track and communicate team progress, risks, and metrics to stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture within the team
• Protect the team from external interruptions and ensure focus during sprint cycles

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Scrum Master / Agile delivery role
• Strong understanding of:
  • Scrum framework and Agile methodologies
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Facilitating Agile ceremonies
  • Sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning
  • Managing Agile tools such as JIRA / Confluence / RTC
• Strong knowledge of metrics tracking (velocity, burndown, etc.)
• Exposure to financial services domain (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• High adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile setup

Good to Have

• Experience in ETF / Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain
• Certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / PSM
• Exposure to Scaled Agile (SAFe) / Kanban frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Additional Notes

• Scrum Master should focus on team effectiveness and continuous improvement, not direct task assignment or delivery ownership
• Candidate should demonstrate servant leadership mindset and coaching ability
• Strong focus on driving Agile maturity within teams and organization

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