Scrum Master (SM)

A career as a Scrum Master in the OTC Operations team within Capital Markets at National Bank means acting as a leader in the delivery methodology of our operational and regulatory initiatives. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your knowledge of Agile practices, ability to facilitate delivery, and experience supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Your role

• Facilitate daily meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for 2 OTC squads.
• Ensure teams apply Agile principles and practices effectively and consistently throughout the delivery cycle.
• Identify and remove obstacles that may hinder team progress and support the delivery of operational and regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to manage backlogs, clarify requirements, prioritize activities, and support effective communication across teams.
• Monitor and communicate team progress, deliverables, and performance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working.
• Coach and support team members in adopting Agile practices and contribute to a collaborative and structured work environment.

Your team

Within the Financial Markets Operations sector, you are part of an OTC team of more than 120 colleagues and report in a matrix structure to the Senior Directors responsible for EBI and Project Reporting. Our teams stand out for their expertise in OTC products and regulatory requirements, their ability to deliver high-quality projects, and their collaboration with various Capital Markets partners.

Your contribution is key to the successful delivery of multiple initiatives. You have the opportunity to propose ideas that improve efficiency, automation, processes, and knowledge sharing across the team.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position combined with relevant experience, or another relevant diploma combined with several years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Scrum Master role.
• Strong knowledge of data-related concepts and the ability to understand and leverage data in an operational context.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working with financial markets and OTC products, an asset.
• Experience in Capital Markets, an asset.