Scrum Master

Division: Group Digital Capabilities (GDC)

Description:

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our Screen Engagement Interfaces Tribe.

You will join the Screen Engagement Interface (SEI) Tribe in the Group Digital Capabilities (GDC) division. 

Main objective of this Tribe is to deliver Euroclear customers frontend services and products, in a reliable and stable manner, to monitor their activities, enable reporting and allow transactions execution. 

Job family:

Influence and guide in the behaviors of the Agile environment. Draws upon a deep understanding of Agile values, principles and methodology. Ensure Agile methods and process are followed as per the agreed Agile Operating model. Promote the usage of Agile practices and help teams to maximize value delivery through well understood Agile techniques. 

General description:

• Ensure the Agile team lives Agile values and principles, and follows the pre-agreed Agile processes and practices. Facilitate the work of the team, clear obstacles, help the team to be more efficient and protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions
• Work largely autonomously in complex situations, for example with multiple cross-domain dependencies or characterized by a high frequency of change or an important level of uncertainty.
• Act as a roadblock-mover for the team
• Understand the agile principles and values. Involved in helping with the team’s intake (define and break down requirements and work items)
• Bring the dynamic of continuous improvement in the team
• Coach their team, for example to make them more self-organizing
• Share knowledge and support less experienced Scrum Master

Role:

• Provide overall guidance for team to adhere to Agile principles and practices
• Guide an Agile team to efficiently deliver high value products
• Coach the Agile team to adapt to an environment where Agile is not fully deployed/understood
• Interacts with people outside the Agile team to coach them in the Agile methodology to clarify how they can best contribute to the delivery team
• Increase efficiency of Agile team though: organizing/facilitating scrum events & decision-making processes (sprint and release planning, identification of tasks, sizing effort, progress reporting, demo and retrospective), removing impediments (managing conflicting interests, negotiating inputs between different parties, proactively identifying issues and risks and adjusting scope, etc.)
• Facilitate team transparency and share progress using the appropriate communication channels
• Plan and coordinate testing environment deployments and application / system integration testing
• Work with stakeholders and team members to continuously improve (quality, productivity)
• Coach the team to be self-organized and cross-functionality as well as to adopt of Agile practices
• Collect and analyses team KPIs (velocity, ...)
• Follow-up, report and contribute to risks management (e.g. compliance, security, procurement/finance)
• Ensure that deliverables follow guidelines and standards (e.g. documentation)
• Conduct the team's planning sessions and translates them into capability plans
• Provide guidelines to Product Owner to take on the PO role and manage the Product Backlog (with dependencies, ambiguity, volatility, architectural and infrastructural complexity)
• Share impediments and corrective actions to Agile CoE

Soft skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills (listening, writing, and communicating) at all levels, from staff members to senior management level.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Punctual and meticulous
• Critical thinker
• Team player
• High work ethic and adaptable
• Ability to work autonomously
• You are proficient in English 
• You are proactive when it comes to risk management and an issue solver 

Requirements:

• You already have 5+ years of proven Scrum Master experience in a large Financial Services organization.
• The scope of work you have managed includes development of associated business processes, procedures, controls and critical metrics.
• You are experienced in leading squads in with end to end delivery of several projects in parallel with different size
• You have demonstrated through your career strong leadership skills with the ability as well to adapt your style according to the context and the different project partners.
• You have good knowledge of agile delivery methods as well as the waterfall approach, and able to adapt to a “meet half-way approach”.
• You have experience with fixed capacity teams
• You have a natural affinity with IT.
• You have proven experience working on planning, guiding teams in budget estimations, 
• You have experience in working with teams across different location

ABOUT US

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.

- Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.

- Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

NEW WAYS OF WORKING

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR ALL

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.