Scrum Master – Banking Domain at DICETEK LLC

DICETEK LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DICETEK LLC in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking an experienced Scrum Master in the banking domain to lead Agile delivery teams on digital, regulatory, and business transformation initiatives. This is a full-time on-site role that requires facilitating ceremonies, coaching teams, and collaborating with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technology teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in CS, Business, or Finance, 5+ years in Scrum Master roles within banking, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, business, or finance.
• 5+ years as a Scrum Master in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• CSM/PSM/SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Remove blockers and manage dependencies to keep sprints on track.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine backlogs.
• Track velocity and delivery metrics and communicate status to management.
• Coordinate with business, technology, risk, compliance, and operations teams.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Scrum Master – Banking Domain at DICETEK LLC in Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking and financial services sector to lead Agile delivery teams and drive the successful execution of digital, regulatory, and business transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, promote Agile best practices, and collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Remove blockers and manage dependencies to ensure smooth sprint execution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog.
• Track sprint progress, velocity, and delivery metrics, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Business, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Operations.
• Drive banking transformation, digitalization, and regulatory initiatives through Agile delivery frameworks.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and high team performance.
• Prepare and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience handling banking projects such as Core Banking, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Credit, Risk, or Compliance initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of banking regulations and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing multiple Agile teams and large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and leadership capabilities.

Notice Period Preference: Immediate to 30 days preferred.

Skills: Scrum , Agile , banking