Scrum Master

Overview

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to drive our agile transformation and empower development teams to deliver high-quality financial products. The ideal candidate will be a servant-leader who fosters collaboration, removes impediments, and ensures adherence to Scrum principles while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives.
• Guide the team in understanding and applying Scrum principles and practices.
• Maintain a collaborative, transparent, and psychologically safe team environment.

Coaching & Mentoring

• Coach development teams on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and clarity of goals.
• Mentor colleagues and other teams on agile best practices.
• Identify and proactively eliminate impediments to team progress.
• Manage risks and escalate issues to stakeholders when required.
• Shield the team from external distractions.

Stakeholder Communication

• Facilitate clear communication among the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and stakeholders.
• Track and report team progress using metrics such as velocity and sprint burndown.
• Ensure transparency and visibility of deliverables and timelines.
• Drive a culture of learning and innovation through effective retrospectives.
• Encourage experimentation with new tools, techniques, and processes.
• Continuously refine team practices to improve productivity.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3–5 years as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
• Financial industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks (SAFe) is a plus.
• Knowledge of transactional data reporting and financial products (e.g., OTC products) is advantageous.

Certifications (preferred)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong accountability.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset in the Montreal market.