Scrum Master - AI-Powered Banker(Data Acquisition & Aggregation)

HIGH BRIDGE CONSULTING LLC•Newark, NJ

5d•Remote

About The Position

As part of the Reimagine the Bank transformation program, this Scrum Master II role will support the AI-Powered Banker workstream with a specific focus on Data Acquisition & Aggregation and Prospecting & Deepening Analytics within Commercial Banking. This workstream is centered on enabling bankers and relationship managers with data-driven and AI-powered insights that improve client targeting, relationship expansion, and portfolio growth. The objective of this role is to support delivery of analytics and AI capabilities that aggregate data across internal and external sources, generate actionable prospecting insights, and surface deepening opportunities that help bankers proactively engage clients. These capabilities are embedded into banker-facing platforms and workflows to enhance productivity and decision-making while maintaining strong data governance, controls, and regulatory compliance. The Scrum Master II will facilitate Agile delivery across one or more pods responsible for building and integrating analytics- and AI-enabled banker solutions, ensuring consistent Agile execution across data platforms, analytics services, and downstream banker tools. This role requires close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Data, Analytics, and Banking stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex, regulated environment.

Requirements

Commercial Banking experience – REQUIRED
8+ years of experience in Agile delivery with 3+ years as a Scrum Master
Proven experience leading multiple Agile pods in complex, enterprise environments
Strong understanding of banking systems, integrations, and regulatory delivery constraints
Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage dependencies across multiple teams and platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Data Acquisition & Aggregation initiatives, including integration of internal and external data sources
Familiarity with Prospecting Analytics, client segmentation, and opportunity identification solutions
Experience supporting Relationship Deepening or Portfolio Analytics used for cross-sell and upsell strategies
Exposure to AI-enabled or advanced analytics platforms that surface actionable banker insights
Experience partnering with Data, Analytics, AI, Risk, and Compliance teams in regulated environments
Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality considerations in analytics-driven solutions
Exposure to large-scale Commercial Banking transformation or modernization programs
Experience working with distributed and offshore delivery teams
Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Lead and support 2+ Agile pods, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement
Partner with Product/Experience Owners, Engineering, and Banking stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities
Facilitate story writing, backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness to ensure sprint goals are met
Enable teams to identify, manage, and remove impediments and dependencies, particularly across core banking systems
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to drive cross-team coordination and resource alignment
Use Agile metrics to track progress, highlight risks, and drive actionable insights through retrospectives
Lead team maturity assessments and implement coaching plans to improve Agile effectiveness
Support risk identification and mitigation using Agile delivery data and best practices
Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous learning
Mentor junior Scrum Masters and guide teams toward self-organization and accountability
Facilitate decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment across delivery teams
Ensure stories are "sprint-ready” and aligned with product vision, architectural standards, and banking controls