Scrum Master - Finance Domain

Job Title: Scrum Master - Finance Domain Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite per week) Long Term Contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a background in Financial Services or Capital Markets to facilitate Agile processes and support cross-functional delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving agile best practices in fast-paced, finance-focused environments Key Responsibilities: Act as a servant-leader and coach for one or more Agile teams within the finance domain. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Support product owners in managing the product backlog effectively. Remove impediments that hinder team productivity and delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables. Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down/up charts, and team capacity. Guide teams in Agile/Lean best practices and help improve maturity. Promote continuous improvement culture within and across teams. Coordinate dependencies with other teams, especially in large enterprise settings. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile/Scrum environments. 2+ years of experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Capital Markets. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Experience working with tools like JIRA, Confluence, VersionOne, or similar. Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work with distributed teams and manage hybrid work settings.

Created: 2026-03-10