Agile Transformation Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC Full time

About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC:

We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.

Our core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. We have a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options.

Job Overview:

As an Agile Transformation Specialist, you will be responsible for enabling local teams of engineers and business developers to evolve their Agile way of working, help them to master Agile practices, mature their productivity, and become more predictable in their product delivery.

You will work proactively with key stakeholders to understand their needs and encourage them to continuously interact with the Product Owners (challenge priorities, inspect deliveries, etc). While also, acting as the USA regional ambassador with peers in Amsterdam and Sydney with the global objective to guide the IT department to the next maturity level in the Agile way of working.

This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in office. Due to the global nature of the role, business needs will sometimes warrant availability outside of normal business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the Agile way of working regionally by sharing knowledge, skills, and best practices
  • Act as a regional ambassador to global counterparts and stakeholders
  • Ensure team events are held and have a clear purpose and outcome
  • Build a supportive culture and safe environment within the teams; understanding the barriers to motivation and finding ways to overcome them
  • Coach the team and individuals for improvements in how they apply Agile values, principles, and practices
  • Focus the team on continuous improvement with feedback loops for ways of working and value delivered

Requirements:

  • 8+ years total experience, with a minimum of 5+ years Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
  • Scrum certifications (CSM, PSMI/II)
  • Demonstrable experience of working with remote and hybrid teams
  • Skills and knowledge of coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution
  • Ability to work onsite in the Chicago office a minimum of 3 days per week

Perks and Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits and perks to support our employees' well-being and success.

  • Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
  • Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan, and volunteer day off
  • Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision, and flexible spending accounts
  • Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP, and a benefits concierge service
  • Employer-paid benefits such as term life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
  • Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
  • Company-issued laptops and role-dependent mobile stipend
  • Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
  • Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
  • A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit, and snacks, 'bagel Wednesday,' and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
  • Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
  • Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including foosball and ping pong tables
  • Private, well-equipped Mother's room
  • Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra
  • Well-maintained building (an architectural 'masterpiece') and a part of Chicago history – with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room, and a shared rooftop terrace with green space

This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service, and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.

ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better and stronger team – one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.

Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:

External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC ('AAC-USA') prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing, or paid to the sender.

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