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.Job details