Scrum Master/Product Owner

A global financial markets organisation is currently seeking a delivery-focused Product Owner/Scrum Master to support multiple technology modernisation initiatives. This role will sit within the Technology function and play a key part in driving delivery forward across platform and cloud-related transformation work, working closely with Product Owners, engineers and senior stakeholders. Job Details:

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Initial 6 months

Rate: up to £745pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days in the office (mandatory)

Key Requirements

Strong experience operating as a Scrum Master and/or Product-focused delivery lead within technology transformation programmes, in banking or financial services.

Very delivery-driven mindset, someone who takes ownership, pushes progress forward, and finds ways to make delivery happen in challenging environments.

Excellent understanding of project and product delivery processes, with experience managing backlogs, prioritisation, sprint ceremonies and incremental delivery.

Strong Excel skills, with confidence working with data, plans, metrics, and delivery reporting (Essential)

Experience working alongside platform and product owners, particularly within areas such as cloud computing, technology modernisation, or platform delivery.

Exposure to data migration, application migration, or technology systems change is highly beneficial.

Comfortable working closely with technical teams to gather requirements, track progress, and remove blockers.

Confident engaging stakeholders in person, able to chase actions, challenge constructively and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive, go-getter attitude with a strong focus on continuous improvement and delivery outcomes.

Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and reviews.

Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence. (Essential)

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