Job#: 3011286 Job Description: Position: Lead Scrum MasterLocation: Open to remote; Local to New York City is preferredDuration: 3-6 month contract-to-hireOverview:Our client in the banking industry is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting professional to join their Deposits and Analytics team as a Scrum Master. This hybrid role blends project management, scrum leadership, and analytics expertise to drive the centralization of analytics for the organization, support strategic reporting, and lead the team's agile transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:- Analytics Centralization:
- Serve as the quarterback for the centralization of analytics across the organization, ensuring alignment, consistency, and efficiency.
- Agile Transformation:
- Spearhead the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies in partnership with technology teams. Drive accountability, process consistency, and agile best practices.
- Governance & Optimization:
- Champion governance initiatives, streamline documentation processes, and identify operational efficiencies across the Deposits team.
- Project & Scrum Leadership:
- Act as a hybrid Project Manager and Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Reporting & Strategy Support:
- Assist in the development and distribution of analytics reports that support the Deposits team's strategic goals.
- JIRA Management:
- Ensure consistent use of JIRA for ticketing and workflow management. Maintain process integrity and transparency.
- Chief-of-Staff Mindset:
- Operate with a strategic lens to optimize team operations, support leadership initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:- Proven experience in analytics, data science, or technology within a commercial or consumer banking environment.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change.
- Experience with governance documentation and regulatory standards in a banking context.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:- AI transformation experience is highly preferred.
- Experience in banking environments.
- Familiarity with agile coaching or transformation leadership.
- Background in data visualization, reporting tools, or BI platforms.
Apex Benefits OverviewApex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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