You will be a part of the Apex Group Technology team developing our modern applications, API integration and automation to improve business process efficiencies; provide superior client digital services and support the scaling of our operational model. ​

• At least 3 years full-time experience as an Agile Coach/Scrum Master
• The candidate must have a good understanding of and should have worked in the financial services industry for a minimum of two years. Fund administration experience would be useful. Experience around BACS, SWIFT and general banking also valuable.
• Experience in managing scrum teams for software development
• Good awareness of opportunities in technology around FinTech and RegTech and interest in direction of technology relevant to our industry.
• Strong Technology skills generally, intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft products expected, test-driven development and continuous integration practices
• Some hands-on experience of MS SQL or other recognised SQL platforms for queries, views, stored procedures is valued. Knowledge of ETL concepts also useful.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to manage an initiative in all stages of the change cycle through to post completion analysis. Understanding of change management life cycles, solutions delivery, and software development lifecycles, in agile project methods.
• A commercial outlook, knowledge of investment appraisal methods (IRR, NPV, DCF) are expected.
• A professional qualification would be a distinct advantage although not essential. PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM qualifications would also be an asset in this role, or any Technology certification.
• Must have strong communication, emotional intelligence, and people skills to collaborate directly with the business at all levels, including the ability to build and run presentations and workshops, and facilitation and mediation skills.
• Must have proven and demonstrated problem solving skills and an ability to see opportunities and action them.
• Strong understanding of relational data modelling, and process analysis/modelling. Value chain analysis, data analysis and interpretation skills are also sought in this role.
• Some product/vendor management will be necessary, and relevant skills would be valuable in this role.