Senior PM & Scrum Master - Capital Markets Risk Expert

Hired Blueprint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master with over 10 years in IT, particularly in Financial Institutions. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on knowledge of Market Risk concepts and demonstrate strong project management skills in agile environments. Responsibilities include coordinating sprints, coaching team members, and facilitating Scrum ceremonies. The position demands expertise in JIRA and data analysis, offering a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a PM or SM in IT, specifically in Financial Institutions.
• Expertise in writing user stories with good acceptance criteria in JIRA.
• Good understanding of ETL and Data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sprints and conduct retrospective meetings.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks.
• Serve as Scrum Master for agile teams.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Market Risk concepts

Data analysis

JIRA management

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Job description

A leading consultancy firm in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master with over 10 years in IT, particularly in Financial Institutions. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on knowledge of Market Risk concepts and demonstrate strong project management skills in agile environments. Responsibilities include coordinating sprints, coaching team members, and facilitating Scrum ceremonies. The position demands expertise in JIRA and data analysis, offering a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.