Scrum Master

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

· Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) ensuring disciplined execution aligned to BFSI delivery expectations

· Coach Agile teams on Scrum values, Agile mindset, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to defined processes and audit expectations.

· Remove impediments and manage risks, especially those related to dependencies, regulatory constraints, security reviews, and environment readiness.

· Partner with Product Owners and Business stakeholders to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and clear definition of acceptance criteria in line with BFSI controls

· Ensure transparency and reporting by tracking sprint metrics, delivery milestones, and risks using tools such as Jira, Confluence

· Coordinate across onshore–offshore teams, vendors, and shared services to ensure smooth execution of large programs and releases

· Support compliance and governance needs by aligning Agile delivery with BFSI standards, including documentation, approvals, and audit readiness.

Roles & Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience 

· Strong hands-on experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager in BFSI or other regulated industries 

· Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, with the ability to balance agility and governance 

· Proven experience using Agile delivery tools (Jira, Confluence, Rally) 

· Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including engagement with business, technology, compliance, and leadership teams 

· Experience working in distributed/global delivery models under tight timelines and high-visibility programs Preferred 

Qualifications

· Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, SAFe (SASM) or equivalent 

· Domain exposure to Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Retail Banking, 

· Experience supporting large transformation programs, regulatory initiatives