Scrum Master, Abrdn

Salary not provided

Offers a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable)

Azure

Mid and Senior level

Edinburgh

Savings & investment company

Open for applications

Savings & investment company

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Offers a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable)

Azure

Mid and Senior level

Edinburgh

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Company mission

Helping clients to prepare for the future

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A proven track record of managing complex delivery through agile practices and frameworks, and a solid understanding of agile management tools
Have experience moving businesses through the agile adoption process
Possess strong leadership and team management skills
Are adept at stakeholder management and communication
Demonstrate a flexible, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Are committed to continuous improvement and innovation
Are familiar with working in regulated environments

What the job involves

In this pivotal role, you'll drive agile delivery, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure our squads in our Corporate area of the technology function (HR, Risk, and Finance) deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and align with our tribe's objectives
You'll support and coach squad members, promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and manage relationships with stakeholders
If you have a passion for agile methodologies, strong facilitation and coaching skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and fun workplace, we encourage you to apply and be part of our innovative journey
Facilitate the successful adoption and application of Scrum within squads, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Ensure that the squad is empowered, interlocks are managed, obstacles are removed, and agile practices are followed
Work across squads and with the wider business, third parties, and colleagues to deliver change
Define and manage sprint processes, arrange and run planning meetings, and ensure alignment with broader or cross-squad priorities
Coach and develop wider understanding and adoption of agile methodologies and work with project managers to create a project delivery framework which works with agile practices
Manage and report work items coherently, evidence key controls, and track value
Maintain azure dev/ops to ensure that quality and consistency of content is maintained

Application process

End Date: October 13, 2025

Our take

Abrdn, formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen, is a global investment company helping its clients to save and invest for their futures. It operates three businesses - Investments, Adviser and Personal - and has been operating since way back in 1825.

Nowadays, atop its investment and advice services, the company delivers two platforms for financial advisers. The first, Wrap, enables users to build and manage portfolios for each client. It also includes SIPP drawdown capabilities - which means advisers can choose the best platform charges when client assets are at their highest. The second, Elevate, encompasses a suite of tools for advisers to save time and make sure their clients are informed.

In 2023, Abrdn announced "adviserOS", which represents an upgrade to their platform offerings. There is limited information to go on, but the company claims this new venture will be simpler and data-led, as well as require less admin. It will be interesting to see if this new release keeps pace with tech developments across the investment space and allows abrdn to continue as an innovator.