Scrum Master

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Scrum Master for a top financial services client in New York, embedded in stream-aligned teams delivering key business OKRs. The ideal candidate will remove blockers, coach teams on agile practices, and ensure delivery in a regulated environment with compliance integrated into sprint workflows.

Strong communication, stakeholder influence, and a proven track record in facilitating ceremonies and driving continuous improvement are required to foster a high-performing,

Qualifications

• Active CSM certification (SAFe Scrum Master or A-CSM preferred).
• 5+ years experience as a practicing Scrum Master.
• 3+ years in financial services (banking, lending, fintech, or payments).
• Experience working in regulated environments with compliance integrated into delivery.
• Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Proven ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Embed within stream-aligned Scrum teams delivering against business OKRs.
• Facilitate all agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.).
• Identify and remove impediments to maintain team velocity.
• Protect team focus and shield from outside disruptions.
• Partner closely with Product Owners and engineering teams.
• Coach team on agile best practices and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure compliance and risk review steps are embedded within sprint workflows.
• Drive meaningful retrospectives that result in tangible process improvements.

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Insight Global is seeking a Scrum Master for a top financial services client specializing in small business lending. This individual will be embedded in agile, stream-aligned teams focused on delivering key business outcomes tied to organizational OKRs. The ideal candidate is not just a facilitator, but a true agile coach - someone who can remove blockers, protect team productivity, and continuously evolve team performance. This role requires experience operating within regulated environments, ensuring compliance and risk checkpoints are seamlessly integrated into delivery cycles. Candidates must be strong communicators who can push back when necessary, influence stakeholders, and foster a high-performing, self-sufficient team dynamic.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Embed within stream-aligned Scrum teams delivering against business OKRs
• Facilitate all agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
• Identify and remove impediments to maintain team velocity
• Protect team focus and shield from outside disruptions
• Partner closely with Product Owners and engineering teams
• Coach team on agile best practices and continuous improvement mindset
• Ensure compliance and risk review steps are embedded within sprint workflows
• Drive meaningful retrospectives that result in tangible process improvements

Must-Haves

• Active CSM certification (SAFe Scrum Master or A-CSM preferred)
• 5+ years experience as a practicing Scrum Master
• 3+ years in financial services (banking, lending, fintech, or payments)
• Experience working in regulated environments with compliance integrated into delivery
• Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence
• Proven ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement

Plusses

• Experience in small business lending domain
• Background in SAFe environments
• Demonstrated success coaching teams toward measurable behavioral improvements
• Strong understanding of Scrum Master vs Product Owner role distinctionExperience handling compliance or risk reviews within sprint cycles

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