Scrum Master

Description: Scrum Master - Finance Technology (Release & Delivery Focused)

About the Role

Finance Technology partners with Finance, Controllers, Treasury, Risk, and Audit teams to design, build, and operate technology platforms that support financial reporting, controls, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong focus on release management and disciplined SDLC execution to support critical Finance Technology platforms, including SimCorp and CARD. These platforms operate in a highly regulated environment and support core finance, investment, and risk functions.

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring consistent delivery of committed sprint goals
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies that drive accountability, decision-making, and continuous improvement
• Coach teams and Product Owners using delivery metrics, flow analysis, and data-driven insights
• Ensure sprint outcomes deliver incremental business value aligned with finance objectives

• Apply deep understanding of the full SDLC, from intake and planning through build, test, release, and post-production support
• Manage release planning, schedules, dependencies, risks, and cutovers across multiple teams
• Ensure operational readiness for production releases, including:
• Non-functional requirements (NFRs)
• Monitoring and alerting
• Runbooks and operational documentation
• Knowledge transfer to L1/L2 production support teams
• Drive disciplined release cadence, escalation management, and stakeholder communications
• Partner with engineering teams to promote modern delivery practices, including CI/CD and automation

• Maintain strong Jira hygiene, including accurate work tracking, dependency management, and capacity planning
• Improve backlog readiness, flow efficiency, and delivery predictability
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into delivery health, forecasting, and financial accuracy
• Identify cross-team risks and blockers early and track them through resolution

• Build strong partnerships with Product, Engineering, Finance Technology, and support teams
• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums and multi-team coordination forums
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Participate in Agile Communities of Practice and continuous improvement initiatives

• Not limited to Agile ceremony facilitation
• Not suitable for candidates without hands-on SDLC or release management experience
• Not a lightweight Agile coaching role

• 4+ years of Scrum or Agile experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience through work, consulting, training, military service, or education)
• Strong background in SDLC and release management within enterprise technology environments
• Demonstrated experience delivering releases in regulated or risk-sensitive environments
• Proven Scrum Master experience supporting complex delivery efforts
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• Advanced proficiency with Jira for Agile delivery, reporting, and forecasting
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience supporting Controllers, Treasury, Finance, Risk, or Audit technology platforms
• Background in banking or financial services technology
• Experience with investment management or finance platforms such as SimCorp

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