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Senior Scrum Master - Capital Markets Agile Transformation 3652294

Axiom PathCharlotte, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join a sophisticated financial-services technology organization supporting a Capital Markets business undergoing a significant Agile transformation. This team operates at the intersection of front-office financial markets, technology governance, and delivery transformation. The environment calls for an experienced Agile leader who can work effectively with senior stakeholders, establish new ways of working, and help teams transition from traditional waterfall delivery toward scalable Agile practices.

What's In Store For You
  • Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)
  • Hybrid opportunity based in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Opportunity to play a highly visible role in a Capital Markets Agile transformation.
  • Chance to help establish new Scrum teams rather than simply inherit mature Agile processes.
  • Exposure to both Scrum-level execution and broader SAFe transformation initiatives.
  • Opportunity to combine Scrum Master leadership with hands-on project management experience.

How You Will Make An Impact
  • Lead teams transitioning from traditional waterfall delivery models into Agile ways of working.
  • Establish and mature new Scrum teams within a Capital Markets technology organization.
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies while creating accountability, transparency, and predictable delivery.
  • Apply SAFe principles and practices as the organization expands its Agile operating model.
  • Partner with technology, business, and Front Office stakeholders to manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery expectations.
  • Use project management experience to provide structure while teams and stakeholders adapt to Agile delivery.
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles while helping remove organizational and execution barriers.

Do You Bring Proven Success in Capital Markets Agile Transformation?
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred for this senior-level opportunity.
  • Demonstrated Scrum Master experience leading Agile delivery teams.
  • Front Office Capital Markets experience is required.
  • Experience transitioning teams or organizations from waterfall methodologies to Agile practices.
  • Practical experience establishing or standing up new Scrum teams.
  • Strong knowledge of SAFe / Scaled Agile Framework practices.
  • Project management experience in addition to Scrum Master responsibilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively within complex, stakeholder-heavy financial-services environments.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, coaching, conflict-resolution, and organizational-change capabilities.
  • Ability to balance Agile coaching with the structure and delivery discipline required in a regulated enterprise environment.

Skills

Scrum
Agile
SAFe
Waterfall

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