Scrum Master, Lead (Chicago)

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Scrum Master, Lead based out of our Chicago office

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 :
  1. Guide, coach, and motivate teams to increase Agile fluency and adoption;
  2. organize and lead Scrum ceremonies;
  3. facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution;
• Project and Scope Management :
  1. Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives;
  2. ensure progress tracking and communication through Agile metrics;
  3. conduct quarterly planning (sprint zero) in coordination with other squads across the tribe
  4. identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaboration and Coordination :
  1. Coordinate activities with other squads across the program;
  2. partner with and support Product Owners and Tribe Leads;
  3. participate in Scrum of Scrums and collaborate with other Scrum Masters;
  4. contribute to the Scrum Master chapter, and various CoPs including Coaching CoP to set standards and improve best practices;
  5. promote Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience in coaching and development of squads and other Scrum Masters
• Experience working with fully distributed scrum teams
• 3-5 years of working experience in various Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
• Strong communications, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Agile and continuous improvement mindset with dedication to uncovering better ways of working
• Passion for continuous learning and personal development

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in mentoring people

• In-depth knowledge of Jira (Jira AI, Automation, Dashboards, Goals, Timeline, Plan, JQL Filters, Analytics, Custom Charts), Confluence, MS Teams, MS Whiteboard, MS Forms
• Familiar with prompt engineering and Generative AI
• Experience in Behavior Driven Development, organizing and conducting workshops such as Event Storming and User Story Mapping

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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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 interests 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 Group 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 $115,000 and $125,000 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.