Senior Scrum Master to agile delivery Fraud Technology using Agile; Scrum framework) FinTech Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Position: Senior Scrum Master to support agile delivery within Fraud Technology using Agile (Scrum framework) in the FinTech

Our financial services client is seeking a Senior Scrum Master (10+ years) to support agile delivery within Fraud Technology using Agile (Scrum framework) in the Fin Tech domain

Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)

Location:

Downtown Toronto (candidate can be remote but must be able to come into the office]

Join an established Fraud Technology team operating within a high-impact Fin Tech environment focused on agile delivery and continuous improvement. The role drives enhancements to fraud applications across digital experiences, guiding teams through complex delivery cycles while maintaining alignment to enterprise standards. This contract engagement offers visibility across product, technology, and operations within a leading banking organization.

Must Haves

Agile Certification (required): CSM®, PSM® or equivalent. .

7+ years in delivery roles, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master in complex digital environments; strong background in Fin Tech and Fraud domains.

Methodology Expertise:
Proven capability operating across Agile (Scrum/Kanban); deep familiarity with Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC.

Tools:
Expert-level proficiency with Jira (SOR), Confluence,

Delivery Excellence:
Track record leading large, cross-functional teams to successful outcomes (scope, schedule, budget, quality).

Communication & Influence:
In-depth/expert verbal and written communication, analytical problem-solving, and influence skills; able to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.

Nice to Have

Fin Tech experience

Pega experience

PMP®

Working knowledge of modern CI/CD practices

Core Competencies

Delivery Mindset:
Bias to execution with strong ownership, urgency, and adaptability.

Servant Leadership:
Empathetic coaching style; able to unlock team performance through facilitation and trust.

Data-Driven Decisions:
Uses metrics (flow, quality, risk) to guide prioritization and trade-offs.

Stakeholder Management:
Strong relationship-building across Product, Operations, Risk/Compliance, and Vendor partners.

Change Leadership:
Comfortable challenging legacy processes and accelerating adoption of modern practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for multiple agile squads and facilitate core ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

Remove delivery impediments, protect team focus, and promote velocity through continuous improvement

Maintain Jira boards, sprint plans, and dashboards ensuring accurate tracking of dependencies and progress

Apply Agile Standards, PMLC, and SDLC to support project activities and operational readiness requirements

Partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and definition of done to align with business goals

Track and assess team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity and burndown

Prepare presentations and delivery reports for enterprise-level stakeholders