Overview
Project description
This role is for a Senior Scrum Master in the Treasury and Capital Markets domain, responsible for managing and delivering complex initiatives across treasury functions and capital markets within a financial institution. Projects may involve implementing or enhancing treasury management systems, supporting regulatory compliance, liquidity and cash management, and managing related risk and transformation efforts. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including technology, finance, risk, compliance, and vendors, to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle delivery of treasury and capital markets projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall methodologies.
Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and drive Agile adoption across teams.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk and issue logs, and stakeholder communication plans.
Ensure clear and consistent communication with senior management, business stakeholders, technical teams, and third parties.
Track project budgets, forecasts, and resources to maintain financial control.
Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
Oversee change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of solutions.
Prepare and deliver regular project updates, dashboards, and reports to executive stakeholders.
Foster continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and leading process optimization efforts.
Coach team members on Agile principles and best practices.
Skills
Must have
Minimum 8+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in Capital Market domain.
Strong domain knowledge in capital markets and financial services is essential.
Demonstrated expertise in treasury operations, including liquidity management, cash management, risk management, and compliance.
Practical experience in conducting all Scrum ceremonies and managing Agile teams.
Deep understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with flexibility to adapt to hybrid delivery models.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including with executive-level stakeholders.
Experience delivering cross-functional projects with complex dependencies.
Skilled in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello).
Understanding of project financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe are preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
Familiarity with treasury systems such as Murex, Calypso, Kyriba, or Wallstreet Suite.
Knowledge of capital market products, trade lifecycle, and settlement processes.
Awareness of relevant regulations (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS, EMIR, MiFID).
Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD practices.
Experience working in global banks or large financial institutions.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
Understanding of Lean or Six Sigma for process optimization.
Other
Languages
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Seniority
Senior
Bengaluru, India
Req. VR-114111
Scrum Master
BCM Industry
27/06/2025
Req. VR-114111
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