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Scrum Master - Financial Services

Contract Type

Contract

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Agile Professionals

Salary

AU$950 - AU$1000 per day + plus super

Contact Name

Alexandra (AJ) Walters

Contact Email

aj@talenza.com.au

Date published

04-09-2025

Job Reference

BBBH18992

Description

Scrum Master
Location: Sydney - 2 day per week office attendance

About the Role:
A client of Talenza's is commencing a key regulatory program, and they require a hands on scrum master with prior experience within this domain.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (BAs, SMEs, UAT, Change Managers) to break down Epics into user stories and tasks, and supported estimation and sprint planning activities.
  • Facilitated end-to-end Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, showcases, and Scrum of Scrums, ensuring Agile best practices were followed.
  • Monitored sprint progress, maintained JIRA boards for visibility on velocity and status, and escalated blockers to ensure timely delivery.
  • Acted as a bridge between program leadership and delivery teams, supporting stakeholder communication, reporting, and alignment across business and technology.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and demonstrated domain knowledge in Financial Crime and Regulatory/Compliance areas .

What We're Looking For:

  • Prior experience as a Scrum Master (5+ years) within financial services
  • Prior experience working within a banking regulatory program (must)
  • Extensive knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
  • Extensive knowledge and practice of Agile and Scum Management
  • Experience in tracking dependencies, and managing milestones
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments, and capable of influencing key stakeholders at all levels

Candidates must be based in Sydney with full work rights. Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.

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