Scrum Master

Winner of Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago & Midsize Companies to Work For in Chicago
About the job
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has 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. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.
Job Overview:
As a Scrum Master 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 (Scrum) practices, mature their productivity, and become more predictable in their product delivery.
You will work proactively with key stakeholders to understand their needs and you 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 require a min of 3 days per week onsite in office. Due to the global nature of the role, business need will sometimes warrant avaliabitly outside of normal business hours.
Job Responsibilities:

• Drive the Agile way of working regionally by sharing knowledge, skills and best practice
• Act as a regional ambassador to global counterparts and stakeholder
• Ensure the 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

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years total experience, with a min 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 min of 3 days per week

Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $145,000+
Perks and Benefits:
As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.

• 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
• Weekly lunch credit, 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 survivor 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. This enables 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.