Scrum Master(commercial Banking)
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Our client is a commercial bank and leads the industry in innovation, scale, and service.
They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a " Scrum Master ". This role will be based out of Iselin, NJ/Johnston, RI/ Phoenix, AZ/ Boston, MA
Position Summary
They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a " Scrum Master ". This role will be based out of Iselin, NJ/Johnston, RI/ Phoenix, AZ/ Boston, MA
Position Summary
- As part of the Reimagine the Bank transformation program, this Scrum Master II role will lead Agile delivery for the Virtual Account Management (VAM) workstream, with a focus on Liquidity Simplification and Diversification Optimization across Commercial Banking and Treasury Operations. This workstream aims to modernize how client's structure, manage, and optimize liquidity by leveraging virtual accounts, streamlined pooling structures, and optimized diversification strategies—improving transparency, control, and operational efficiency.
- The Scrum Master II will support one or more Agile pods responsible for delivering VAM capabilities, including virtual account structures, liquidity views, allocation and sweeping logic, reporting and analytics, and operational enablement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and support 2+ Agile pods, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement
- Partner with Product/Experience Owners, Engineering, and Banking stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities
- Facilitate story writing, backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness to ensure sprint goals are met
- Enable teams to identify, manage, and remove impediments and dependencies, particularly across core banking systems
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to drive cross-team coordination and resource alignment
- Use Agile metrics to track progress, highlight risks, and drive actionable insights through retrospectives
- Lead team maturity assessments and implement coaching plans to improve Agile effectiveness
- Support risk identification and mitigation using Agile delivery data and best practices
- Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous learning
- Mentor junior Scrum Masters and guide teams toward self-organization and accountability
- Facilitate decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment across delivery teams
- Ensure stories are "sprint-ready” and aligned with product vision, architectural standards, and banking controls
Required Skills & Experience
- Commercial Banking experience – REQUIRED
- 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery with 3+ years as a Scrum Master
- Proven experience leading multiple Agile pods in complex, enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of banking systems, integrations, and regulatory delivery constraints
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage dependencies across multiple teams and platforms
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting Virtual Account Management (VAM), cash concentration, pooling, or liquidity management initiatives
- Commercial Banking experience, preferably within Treasury, Cash Management, or Liquidity domains
- Proven ability to manage delivery across complex, multi-system banking platforms
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Exposure to large-scale banking transformation or modernization initiatives
- Experience working with distributed or offshore teams
Qualifications & Certifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent practical experience
- Preferred: Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $50.00 per hour
Who We Are
High Bridge is a bottom-up consulting firm with more than two decades of experience creating innovative solutions for the technology industry.
- • We connect thoughtfully curated talent with reputable employers in our field.
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- • We deliver results through strategic planning and meticulous project management.
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