Scrum Master - Financial Services

Oliver James Associates Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Limited is seeking a Scrum Master to guide Agile teams through Scrum, Kanban and SAFe frameworks to ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced environment. You will drive Agile adoption, facilitate ceremonies, and collaborate with product owners, developers, testers and business stakeholders to maintain alignment and drive high performance.

Candidates should have proven Scrum Master experience, strong communication and facilitation skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and Agile transformation experience.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach Agile teams on Scrum, Kanban and other frameworks to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive Agile adoption across teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and reviews.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Guide and coach Agile teams on Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks to ensure successful delivery.

Drive Agile adoption across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.

Collaborate with product owners, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Promote Agile values and principles across the organization to drive a high-performing Agile environment.

Utilize Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Support teams in managing dependencies, risks, and expectations.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and experience in Agile transformation.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to coach teams, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers effectively.

Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, or other Agile tools.

Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are highly desirable.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Passion for Agile principles and a continuous improvement mindset.