Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a proven track record of leading Agile teams in AI-driven projects, specifically within the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector, with a focus on Wealth and Asset Management and broader Finance operations. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating various Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. You will guide Agile teams working on AI/ML model development, data platform integration, and automation initiatives in the finance domain. Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, you will ensure alignment and track team performance and delivery timelines using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar. Your role will involve identifying and removing project impediments, resolving conflicts, and coaching the team on Agile best practices. Collaborating with the Product Owner, you will ensure that backlog items are well defined and prioritized based on value delivery. Additionally, you will facilitate PI planning, sprint metrics tracking, and delivery forecasting in a SAFe or hybrid Agile environment. To be successful in this role, you should have at least 7 years of total experience, including 5 years as a Scrum Master in Agile/Scrum environments. You should possess proven experience in managing AI/ML-related projects, a strong domain knowledge of BFSI, hands-on experience with Agile frameworks and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps, and a solid technical understanding of AI workflows and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM I/II) being preferred. Prior experience in AI risk, governance, or model compliance would be a strong advantage. Additionally, experience supporting multiple agile squads across geographies, familiarity with regulatory environments, and working with data teams in BFSI contexts are desirable skills for this position.,