Job offer

Scrum Master with a focus on Front Arena, Zurich, Full-time (f/m/d)

The Julius Baer Group is seeking a Scrum Master with a focus on the front office in Zurich who can support and develop experienced teams using agile methods and principles. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in the financial sector and is familiar with front-office and trading environments.

Tasks

As a Scrum Master with a focus on Front Arena, you will take on the following tasks:
  • Coach Scrum teams in Agile and SAFe practices; facilitate ceremonies (Sprint/PI planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
  • Enable team self-organization, backlog health, and continuous improvement using Jira and Lean-Agile methods
  • Remove obstacles, monitor team performance (lead time, quality), and support PI planning and ART alignment
  • Promote agile maturity across GPS in partnership with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership
  • Support Front Arena teams to ensure optimal team performance
  • Work closely with developers, product owners, traders, risk managers, mid- and back-office staff, and quants to deliver value efficiently
  • Support change management, release planning, and compliance with company-wide risk and regulatory standards
  • Uphold integrity, due diligence, and fair dealing in accordance with Julius Baer's values
  • Contribute to the long-term software strategy and engineering culture within GPS

Requirements

The following requirements apply to this position:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in the financial services industry, with direct experience in trading environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, business administration, or a related field
  • Solid understanding of Front Arena environment management, including Windows OS administration and in-depth knowledge of Front Arena components and workflows
  • Knowledge of equity derivatives, structured products, and end-to-end trading flows
  • Understanding of market data, trading platforms, and risk management systems
  • Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders

We offer

We offer a challenging and varied role in a dynamic environment. As a Scrum Master with a focus on Front Arena, you will become part of a high-performing team and have the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge.

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