Scrum Master, Associate Director

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Scrum Master, Associate Director based out of our Chicago office

About the Team:

The Fitch Group Scrum Master Center of Excellence (CoE) is a global chapter dedicated to supporting, empowering and knowledge sharing for all organizational Agile practitioners. It is a community focused on evangelizing Scrum values and principles, helping squads follow best practices and lean processes, growing and supporting members in increasing their knowledge and expertise, while focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement and business value delivery.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Projects: Working in technology at Fitch involves engaging with cutting-edge projects and utilizing the latest technologies to drive the financial services industry forward.
• Collaborative Environment: Fitch fosters a collaborative work culture where technologists work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and other professionals to develop integrated solutions.
• Global Impact: Technology roles at Fitch have a global reach, contributing to solutions that impact financial markets and stakeholders worldwide.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Agile Coaching and Facilitation: Guide, coach, and motivate teams to increase Agile fluency and adoption; organize and lead Scrum ceremonies; facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Project and Scope Management: Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives; ensure progress tracking and communication through Agile metrics; identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate activities with other squads across the program; partner with and support Product Owners and Tribe Leads; participate in Scrum of Scrums and collaborate with other Scrum Masters; promote Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility.
• Delivery: Help squads deliver products that delight customers, ensure we have a roadmap to achieve our objectives, and keep the leadership and stakeholders informed.
• Best Practices Adoption: Partner with Product, Development & Quality chapters to understand best practices established by these chapters and coach squads to follow them.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance or Business Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience in coaching and development of squads and other Scrum Masters
• 5 years of working experience in various Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, etc. 
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, a continuous improvement mind-set and dedication to uncovering better ways of working

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in mentoring people

• In-depth knowledge of Jira and Confluence a plus
• Experience in Behavior Driven Development, Event Storming and User Story Mapping

Why Choose Fitch:  

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location  

• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity 

• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals 

• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing 

• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively 

• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe 

• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community 

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.  

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.  

FOR CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $150,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.   

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