Scrum Master (Financial Background)

The candidate is expected to ensure that all the IT teams’ work packages are thoroughly implemented, and inter-team dependencies are met. The candidate must be a people manager, technically proficient, able to multi-task well, explain solutions clearly, is well organized, and has the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. This role will work closely with the Project Manager.

Previous exposure/knowledge of Collateral Management at a bank desired, but not necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coaches the Scrum team in self-organization, cross-functional skillset, domain knowledge and communicates effectively, both internally and externally working within the Scrum team.
• Responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and the team adheres to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines.
• Works with Scrum Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
• Resolves team impediments with other Scrum master’s to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization.
• Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management of Information Systems, or related business discipline(s).
• Collaborative team player and relationship builder
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently and/or in team environments.
• 5-7 years’ work experience with IT. PMP-ACP or CSM certified.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience as a business analyst working with Collateral Management applications, ideally Vermeg COLLINE.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills, combined with extreme attention to detail.