Business Analyst / Scrum Master
Ascendum System Private Limited · Cincinnati, OH · 1 mo ago
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About the role
We are seeking a versatile Business Analyst / Scrum Master to support the delivery of strategic technology and business initiatives. This role will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, helping to define requirements, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows.
- Partner with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Track project risks, dependencies, and impediments while promoting continuous improvement.
- Support testing, change management, and implementation activities.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Scrum Master, or in a combined BA/Agile delivery role.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes.
- Experience creating business requirements, user stories, process maps, and functional documentation.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile platforms.
Skills
- Financial services, banking, fintech, or related industry experience preferred.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- Exposure to regulatory, compliance, lending, payments, risk, or other banking-related initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.