| Job Description |
A Bank in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Scrum Master for a contract Until October 31, 2019, most likely renewed The GWRT Derivatives Trading Technology group is searching for an experienced, flexible Scrum Master to facilitate multiple projects within the Capital Markets teams. The Scrum Master will have the opportunity to be exposed to a re-platforming modernization project as well as a credit risk and evaluation project. The successful candidate has the mindset to approach and solve problems using various Scrum / Agile methodologies.
Candidate Value Proposition
The Scrum Master will have the opportunity to be exposed to a Derivatives trading platform modernization project focusing on Value Adjustments and Trade Capture streams
Reason for request: Work Load
Typical Day in Role
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including iteration planning, iteration review, retrospectives, and daily standups
• Facilitate identifying and enacting improvement strategies to increase the productivity of the team and quality of deliverables
• Create a forum for discussing vision, goals, and Product Backlog items amongst the team
• Apply techniques for effective workflow visualization and management (e.g. Kanban or Scrum Boards)
• Ensure team execution and delivery to committed sprint work- maintaining the momentum of the initiative and upholding a sustainable pace of delivery; track agile metrics to provide statistical proof of momentum and sustainability
• Develop strong partnership with the Product Owner to gain strong understanding of objectives, sustain open dialogue to manage product backlog efficiently
• Communicate effectively across diverse audiences within and outside of the development team (Stakeholders, Executives), acting as a champion of the agile methodology
• Compliance with bank policies and procedures for project delivery
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