Scrum Master (Fintech)

TL;DR

Scrum Master (Project Management): Leading cross-functional delivery teams within Group Functions to maximize value delivery with an accent on agile coaching and process optimization. Focus on facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving the adoption of best practices across the organization.

Location: Hybrid (Hove, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and global investor specializing in asset management, retirement, and protection solutions.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams using appropriate agile frameworks to maximize business outcomes.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and delivery cycles to enable effective planning and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments while establishing clear escalation paths to minimize distractions.
• Coach teams in agile values, principles, and self-organization to empower ownership of delivery.
• Utilize delivery tools and metrics, such as Jira, to provide transparency and track value outcomes.
• Drive organizational adoption of agile ways of working through coaching and internal sessions.

Requirements

• Qualified Scrum Master with certification (e.g., CSP, SAFe, ICM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent).
• Proven experience operating as a Scrum Master within complex delivery environments.
• Expertise in agile tooling, specifically Jira, for managing backlogs and Kanban workflows.
• Background in IT delivery or transformation (development, business analysis, or project management).
• Strong analytical capability to support evidence-based decision making and value creation.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity in Hove, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Healthcare Plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Electric car scheme via tax-efficient salary sacrifice for permanent employees.
• Inclusive culture with various flexible working options, including part-time and job shares.