Job Application for Scrum Master at Momentum Financial Services Group

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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