Scrum Master

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Scrum Master will support Agile delivery teams as they plan, organise and deliver work across a range of technology initiatives. Working closely with Product Owners and development teams, the successful candidate will help facilitate Agile ceremonies, maintain healthy backlogs, track progress and remove obstacles that may impact delivery.

This is a hands-on role focused on helping teams stay organised, aligned and focused on delivering sprint commitments. The Scrum Master will act as a facilitator and coach, supporting effective collaboration, clear communication and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Support Product Owners and delivery teams with backlog refinement, prioritisation and sprint readiness.
- Help teams plan and manage their work effectively, ensuring sprint goals and commitments remain visible and achievable.
- Identify and help remove impediments that may impact delivery progress.
- Track risks, issues and dependencies and escalate where appropriate.
- Use Agile tools and delivery metrics to monitor progress and provide transparency to stakeholders.
- Promote collaboration between Product Owners, developers and key stakeholders.
- Encourage Agile best practices and support teams in continuously improving how they work.
- Help maintain a positive team environment focused on delivery, accountability and continuous learning.

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

- Experience working as a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, Project Coordinator or similar delivery-focused role.
- Good understanding of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies and software delivery practices.
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with Product Owners to manage and refine backlogs.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence or similar platforms.
- Ability to identify risks, dependencies and delivery challenges and help teams work through them.
- Scrum certification (PSM, CSM or equivalent) would be an advantage

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.