Business Analyst/ Scrum Master - FX Front Office Technology

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to lead and facilitate agile processes across two key technology teams within our FX Front Office technology group.One team is focused on Data Modernization initiatives, while the other is dedicated to upgrading our Position Management System.Work closely with the teams to understand the technical nuances of their work and work with enterprise teams to support them or remove blockers impeding progress.Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure that the team's work aligns with business objectives.Provide regular updates to leadership on team progress risks and dependencies.Agile Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospective, and other agile ceremonies for both teams.Ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, and act as a coach to continuously improve team performance and efficiency.Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-team communication, ensuring alignment between agile teams, auxiliary groups & enterprise initiatives.Facilitate communication with external vendors, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and deliverables met.Technical Support: Work closely with the teams to understand the technical nuances of their work and work with enterprise teams to support them or remove blockers impeding progress.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure that the team's work aligns with business objectives.Provide regular updates to leadership on team progress risks and dependencies.Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team's agility, productivity and overall effectiveness.Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field5+ years of experience as a scrum master in a technology driven environment, with experience in the financial services industryIdeally an understanding of front office trading (ideally FX) and data managementDemonstrated ability to work with external vendors and manage complex, multi-team projectsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage an influence stakeholder at all levelsTechnical proficiency in understanding software development processesExperience with agile tools such as ADO and ConfluenceA strong background in agile methodologies, excellent communication skills to engage with both internal teams and external vendors, and the technical acumen to dive into the details and remove blockers to ensure team success.Azure DevOps preferredUnderstands software development processes (SDLC) Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.