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Momentum Financial Services Group

Scrum Master

Posted 15 Days Ago
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In-Office
Toronto, ON
Mid level
In-Office
Toronto, ON
Mid level
As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach teams in Agile principles, and improve workflows while collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders.
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Who We Are
At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.

From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

We’ve Got You Covered

  • Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is simple—we aim to match the market. We regularly review industry standards to ensure our total rewards package is competitive and fair.

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges.

  • Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul.

  • Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. When you're at our corporate head office, enjoy a relaxed and collaborative environment featuring breakout rooms for brainstorming and unwinding, plus a variety of snacks to keep you energized throughout the day.

  • Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.

The Job: Scrum Master
As a Scrum Master, you will blend deep Agile expertise with a passion for mentoring, coaching, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative squad, guiding Agile practices, facilitating ceremonies, and managing interdependencies across teams and product areas to accelerate delivery and maximize value.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, facilitating ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

  • Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile principles, building self-organized and cross-functional capabilities

  • Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation

  • Remove impediments or guide the team to resolution by engaging the right personnel or resources

  • Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine and prioritize backlogs in alignment with business goals

  • Facilitate decision-making processes to enable informed delivery outcomes

  • Serve as a liaison between development teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless communication

  • Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, sprint progress, and KPIs to optimize workflows

  • Deliver transparency and visibility through data-driven reporting for leadership and stakeholders

  • Drive Agile best practices within software development teams, particularly in financial applications and services

  • Advocate for automation and DevOps practices within Agile teams to enhance efficiency

  • Coordinate software releases, oversee documentation, and ensure quality standards are maintained

What You’ll Bring to the Table

  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and Agile transformation within financial services

  • Strong ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders with a shared vision of delivery

  • Familiarity with financial transaction systems, payments processing, and risk management frameworks

  • Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent

  • Experience coordinating software releases, quality assurance, and documentation practices

  • Skilled at fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, security, risk, and compliance teams

  • Strong leadership, servant-leadership, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels

Education + Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification required (SAFe, PMI-ACP, PSM)

  • PMP certification is an asset

  • 3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in financial services or fintech

  • Proven record implementing Agile methodologies and driving Agile transformations

  • Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or Confluence

  • Background in retail banking, consumer lending, or financial technology is preferred

Ready to lead Agile teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated financial environment? Apply today and help us accelerate transformation at scale.

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Top Skills

Agile Methodologies
Azure Devops
Confluence
JIRA
Kanban
Safe
Scrum

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