Job Specifications
We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role. Below are the details of the position:
Industry: IT (banking)
Job Title: Scrum Master
Mode of Job: Hybrid
Locations: Toronto
Contract: 12 Months
Overview
A leading global asset management organization is seeking an experienced, certified Senior Scrum Master to support agile delivery across its Digital Web Experience portfolio. This role partners closely with Product Owners, engineering teams, and enterprise stakeholders to drive high-quality, continuous delivery of customer-facing digital experiences, with a strong focus on Contentful-powered platforms and related applications.
Operating within an accelerated delivery model, you will coach teams, optimize agile practices, and ensure initiatives align with strategic business outcomes in a complex FinTech / Global Asset Management environment.
Core Technical Skills
Required
7+ years in delivery roles, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master in complex digital environments
Strong expertise in Agile delivery (Scrum and Kanban)
Deep working knowledge of Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC
Hands-on expertise with Jira (system of record) and Confluence
Proven experience managing bi-weekly continuous release cycles
Agile metrics and reporting expertise (velocity, burndown, throughput, predictability)
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (UX, QA, DevOps, Security, Architecture)
Strong understanding of global asset management workflows, digital client experiences, and regulatory considerations
Agile certification (mandatory): CSM®, PSM®, or equivalent
GTA-based with reasonable commuting distance
Preferred
FinTech or Global Asset Management delivery experience
Exposure to Contentful, modern CI/CD practices, and trunk-based development
Experience managing Clarity for financials, status reporting, and project logs
Vendor and extended team coordination experience
Nice to Have
PMP®, SAFe®/SASM®, ICP-ACC, or other advanced Agile/PM certifications
Experience supporting personalization, analytics, APIs, or digital operations
Key Responsibilities
Agile & Delivery Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more squads, facilitating all agile ceremonies
Remove impediments, protect teams from external disruptions, and foster a high-trust delivery culture
Champion continuous improvement, incremental delivery, and feature toggling
Agile Execution & Governance
Lead initiative execution using adopted methodologies; inspect and adapt delivery practices
Act as a trusted delivery advisor to Product Owners and business stakeholders
Track delivery health using agile metrics and dashboards
Standards, Controls & Readiness
Ensure compliance with Agile Standards, PMLC, SDLC, and Mandatory Operational Readiness (MOR) requirements
Identify delivery risks, manage issues and change requests, and maintain accurate status reporting
Backlog, Tooling & Stakeholder Engagement
Own Jira as the system of record for backlog, sprint planning, dependencies, and reporting
Partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and definition of ready/done
Prepare and present delivery insights to senior leadership
Coach teams and stakeholders on agile best practices; design and deliver workshops as needed
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status
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About the Company
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with nearly 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT and professional staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was launched in 2023 and created from the combination of DISYS, Signature Consultants, and other strategic acquisitions.
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