Business Analyst-Scrum Master

Date Posted: 09/20/2024Hiring Organization: Rose InternationalPosition Number: 471483Job Title: Business Analyst-Scrum MasterJob Location: Chicago, IL, USA, 60602Work Model: HybridShift:Work Model: Hybrid, onsite 3 days per weekAnchor Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays + 1 Flex dayEmployment Type: TemporaryEstimated Duration (In months): 10Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00Must Have Skills/Attributes: ADO, Agile, Business Analysis, Confluence, SCRUMJob DescriptionThe client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong agile facilitation skills to lead two key technology teams within their FX Front Office technology group—one focused on Data Modernization and the other on Position Management System upgrades. The candidate should have 5+ years of Scrum Master experience in tech-driven environments, preferably in financial services, with a solid understanding of front office trading (FX) and data management. They will collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, resolving blockers, and promoting team efficiency. Technical proficiency in understanding software development processes and experience with agile tools like ADO and Confluence is essential.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 ConfluenceTasks & Responsibilities:• Agile Facilitation• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and agile ceremonies for both teams.• Ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, and act as a coach to improve team performance and efficiency continuously.• 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.• 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.• 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.• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s agility, productivity, and overall effectiveness.• Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.Benefits:For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.California Pay Equity:For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).