Scrum Master in banking

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join Market, Liquidity Risk & Valuations department in a leading international bank. The successful candidate will work with a team developing a Market Conformity Check application, ensuring that traders operate fairly and transparently with their clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master to help establish and refine Agile processes within a dynamic and high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile best practices and Scrum principles.

• Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure clear backlog prioritization and effective communication.

• Identify and remove roadblocks that hinder the team’s progress.

• Support the team in improving delivery speed, quality, and predictability.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements in Agile processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master (5+ years) in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks.

• Experience working in the financial sector, preferably within Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, or Valuations.

• Previous experience setting up Agile processes in teams with limited or no prior Agile framework.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and risk specialists.

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.

• Certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is an advantage.