ScrumMaster

Position Title: ScrumMaster
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: 6 months

Story Behind the Need
Business group: GBME – Regulatory & Compliance Technology
Project: Existing project part of the RPM program – Regulatory Platform Modernization.
Reason for request: New requirement
Candidate Value Proposition:

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create beautiful customer experiences
• You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world

Typical Day in Role
The ideal candidate will be working as a Scrum Master in an agile environment, responsible for supporting and delivering regulatory and controls projects. Firsthand experience in business intelligence and analytics will be beneficial. A passion for continuous improvement is key to succeeding in this role.

• Practice agile methodologies (i.e., daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
• Prepare weekly and monthly updates on projects
• Escalate impediments that prevent or hinder team capability
• Facilitate discussion, decision-making and conflict resolution
• Partner with Project Managers, working closely with them to effectively create, maintain and groom the product backlog
• Proactively identify and mitigate issues and risks
• Partner with Project Managers, contribute to the development & implementation of the program roadmap
• Take tangible steps to contribute to the building of a high performing team, a culture of experimentation and continuous improvements as well as a high trust working environment
• Identify and implement meaningful team performance matrices to spot light improvement opportunities.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• Between 1-3 years working experience in Agile methodology.
• Minimum 1+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Capital Market or Banking project experience.
• Experience working with business intelligence and analytics tools/projects.
• Agile environment, JIRA & CONFLUENCE

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Regulatory project experience

Soft Skills:

• Knowledgeable and experience in Agile methodology
• Results-oriented and highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and ability to apply this knowledge to target root cause of complex issues;
• High attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for making a positive impact to the Bank;
• Handle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Works well under pressure and time constraints and can prioritize competing priorities appropriately;
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Must be able to work independently and interact effectively as a part of a team?????
• Must be able to work in a demanding environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Best Vs Average: Seasoned Scrum Master with Capital Market experience who has worked in Regulatory project.
Degrees or certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

Candidate Review & Selection

• Structure and Format:
• 1st round – MS teams – 30 Mins (with HM)
• 2nd round –Optional if required.