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Job Title: Scrum Master – FX Front Office Technology
Location: Chicago, IL,
Duration:3 Months
Project Overview / Contractor's Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to lead and facilitate agile processes across two key technology teams within our FX Front Office technology group. One team is focused on Data Modernization initiatives, while the other is dedicated to upgrading our Position Management System. The idea candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies, excellent communication skills to engage with both internal teams and external vendors, and the technical acumen to dive into the details and remove blockers to ensure team success.
Experience Level: 3
Qualifications (must Haves)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field
5 years of experience as a scrum master in a technology driven environment, with experience in the financial services industry
Ideally an understanding of front office trading (ideally FX) and data management
Demonstrated ability to work with external vendors and manage complex, multi-team projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage an influence stakeholders at all levels
Technical proficiency in understanding software development processes
Experience with agile tools such as ADO and Confluence
Tasks & Responsibilities
Agile Facilitation:
Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospective, and other agile ceremonies for both teams.
Ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, and act as a coach to continuously improve team performance and efficiency.
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-team communication, ensuring alignment between agile teams, auxiliary groups & enterprise initiatives.
Facilitate communication with external vendors, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and deliverables met.
Technical Support
Work closely with the teams to understand the technical nuances of their work and work with enterprise teams to support them or remove blockers impeding progress.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure that the team’s work aligns with business objectives.
Provide regular updates to leadership on team progress risks and dependencies.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s agility, productivity and overall effectiveness.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com .
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
Location: Chicago, IL,
Duration:3 Months
Project Overview / Contractor's Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to lead and facilitate agile processes across two key technology teams within our FX Front Office technology group. One team is focused on Data Modernization initiatives, while the other is dedicated to upgrading our Position Management System. The idea candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies, excellent communication skills to engage with both internal teams and external vendors, and the technical acumen to dive into the details and remove blockers to ensure team success.
Experience Level: 3
Qualifications (must Haves)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field
5 years of experience as a scrum master in a technology driven environment, with experience in the financial services industry
Ideally an understanding of front office trading (ideally FX) and data management
Demonstrated ability to work with external vendors and manage complex, multi-team projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage an influence stakeholders at all levels
Technical proficiency in understanding software development processes
Experience with agile tools such as ADO and Confluence
Tasks & Responsibilities
Agile Facilitation:
Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospective, and other agile ceremonies for both teams.
Ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, and act as a coach to continuously improve team performance and efficiency.
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-team communication, ensuring alignment between agile teams, auxiliary groups & enterprise initiatives.
Facilitate communication with external vendors, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and deliverables met.
Technical Support
Work closely with the teams to understand the technical nuances of their work and work with enterprise teams to support them or remove blockers impeding progress.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure that the team’s work aligns with business objectives.
Provide regular updates to leadership on team progress risks and dependencies.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s agility, productivity and overall effectiveness.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com .
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
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