Job Location : New York,NY, USA
Job DescriptionJob Description
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead Agile initiatives within high-impact Capital Markets projects. This on-site role in New York City is ideal for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with deep knowledge of Market Risk, data analysis, and ETL/data warehousing processes.
The ideal candidate thrives in financial institutions and can effectively bridge the gap between technical and business teams using Agile best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Act as Scrum Master across one or more Agile teams, coaching team members and resolving roadblocks
Write user stories and define acceptance criteria in JIRA
Maintain and manage JIRA boards, Confluence pages, KPI dashboards, and reporting tools
Drive collaboration between Product Owners, developers, and QA to ensure deliverables meet business needs
Ensure timelines, budgets, and project scope are aligned and delivered to expectations
Troubleshoot bottlenecks and coach teams on continuous improvement techniques
Champion Agile mindset across cross-functional teams
Must-Have Qualifications:
10+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master in IT
5+ years of experience in Capital Markets projects (not retail or consumer banking)
Proficient in ETL and Data Warehousing with hands-on data analysis exposure
Deep understanding of Market Risk (e.g., exposure, value at risk, stress testing)
Expertise in JIRA, Confluence, and Excel reporting tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience managing multiple high-stakes projects and Agile teams
Certifications:
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist
ITIL Foundations (if applicable to large org structure support)
Nice-to-Have:
Familiarity with Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, or Derivatives
Background in handling data-centric regulatory reporting initiatives
Experience with BI tools or advanced reporting environments