Senior Scrum Master

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to lead teams in delivering in-house applications. The role requires a strong background in Agile methodologies, particularly in a financial context, along with excellent communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Candidates will manage project delivery, facilitate team processes, and enhance Agile practices within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for educational support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in application development.
• 3–5 years managing complex projects.
• Recognized Scrum Master certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with product owner to develop project story map.
• Measure and improve processes for quality and delivery.

Skills

Agile/Scrum Experience

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or Information Systems

Tools

JIRA

Structure

Job description

Overview

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

Qualifications

About You:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience with in-house application development and Agile/Scrum experience preferably in a financial institution environment
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of solid practical experience in managing complex projects
• Recognized Scrum Master certification is highly desirable (e.g., CSM)
• Knowledge of Agile development best practices, and experience with tools such as JIRA and Structure
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in interpersonal/communication skills including oral and written English
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or equivalent
• Effective planning and organizational experience to set priorities and coordinate projects to meet deadlines with a fast pace environment

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business.
• Opportunities for personal and professional career development.
• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support.
• Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence.

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and hands-on Scrum Master to join an agile Program. This position is for an experienced candidate to coordinate the delivery of our end-to-end in-house built applications in a fast-paced environment. The Scrum Master will act as the advocate for the delivery process and an Agile coach.They will work to remove any impediments that can derail the team and enable the radiation of information both within the team and with its stakeholders. The ideal candidate will work with multiple teams leveraging their vast Agile experience to look for ways to continuously improve the delivery process.

Job Duties in Brief:

• You will lead daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, demos, and sprint/release planning
• You will work closely with product owner and the scrum team to develop and maintain a project story map that defines the minimum viable product
• You will measure and continuously improve our processes, with a focus on time delivery and quality
• Maintain Agile priciples and mentor others to understand and follow them
• You possess experience working with teams using continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing
• You will utilize your strong coaching and mentorship skills in order to build a collaborative, productive, and engaged team environment
• You will anticipate and address impediments to delivery
• You may need to manage/engage expectations of Senior Management and provide weekly status reports
• You will need to manage/mitigate risks and/or cross-project dependencies (Scrum of Scrums)
• You will help break down organizational silos and promote collaboration