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Scrum Master

Janus Henderson, City of Westminster

Scrum Master

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Janus Henderson, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2a3486effb664ad5968ca3191e490b28

Full Job Description

  • Raise standards through mentoring existing scrum team on standard methodology.
  • Provide everyday management of the scrum using relevant aspects of the Agile framework.
  • Understand and lead change through the scrum team. Prioritise and manage associated risk and dependencies.
  • Run team meetings, delivering all relevant MI including but not limited to:
  • Capacity planning.
  • Backlog prioritisation.
  • Critical issues requiring management support.
  • Scrum Master activities of managing backlog, sprint planning, daily scrum as needed for non-development work.
  • Identify and co-ordinate project critical paths and identify/remove bottlenecks; identify and track issues and risks through to resolution.
  • Own and manage the master program/project schedule and drive team accountability; planning and tracking of achievements, schedule, resources, dependencies, success criteria for each functional department across all phases of the program.
  • Maintain and report high-level program/project and project management maturity, standard methodologies, and tools; with an emphasis on improving our agile ways of working.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned.
    • What to expect when you join our firm
  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
  • All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
  • Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

    Must have skills
  • 2 years of Scrum Master related experience.
  • CSM or A-CSM certifications desired.
  • Experience with Regulatory Technology
  • Experience managing virtual and global distributed teams.
  • Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and increasing transparency.
    • Nice to have skills
  • Experience with front office, operations, compliance, risk and performance team activities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
  • Strong leader who is equally comfortable facing off to partners and advising service providers and internal teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and reasoning skills, demonstrating a strong ability to communicate information technology concepts to non-technology personnel.
  • Self-motivation and enthusiastic approach - a completer-finisher able to work on their own initiative with a focus and commitment to delivery.
  • Effective time management / planning - manages personal workload effectively, sets realistic and achievable targets and delivers to those targets.
  • Problem ownership - takes responsibility for identified issues and works to resolve in a pragmatic manner.
  • Client focused, committed to excellence, strong attention to detail and a standout colleague.
  • Taking responsibility for successful delivery.

    A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together .
    • Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!,
  • Experience delivering change related to market data.
    • Potential for growth
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Regular training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses
    • You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

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