Scrum Master

 Join the Mizuho team as a  Financial Services Scrum Master!

Summary:

Scrum master position managing scrum team(s) for our large cloud based data warehouse.

Major Responsibilities:



* Basic functions of scrum master: Sprint planning, daily scrums, grooming of backlog, retrospectives, managing burn downs, etc.


* Maintain RAID log for teams under management


* Work with project team to convey status reports


* Be capable of balancing PMO milestones with scrum activities by assessing team velocity, blockers and conflicts.


* Environmental Management when needed for projects


* Coach and mentor in agile best practices


* Ability to shield team from outside distractions and interferences

Requirements:
 


* Financial background.

Prefer knowledge in Derivative, Cash, Finance and Banking products.


* Technical background.

Prefer knowledge in Snowflake, Python, ETL/ELT processing


* Experience with Atlassian suite of products (i.e.

JIRA, Confluence, etc.)


* Understand agile approaches (Kanban, Scrum)


* Familiar with common development practices and the SDLC


* Ability to multitask several ongoing issues.

This involves the ability to assess priority and make appropriate decisions quickly and effectively.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills


* Effective presentation skills
 



* College degree required.

The expected base salary ranges from $160k-$200k.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained.

Market and organizational factors are also considered.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion.

Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia.

Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

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