Alternative Investments Technology Scrummaster, VP

Job Title: Alternative Investments Technology Scrummaster, VP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to support the Real Estate Technology Team within the Alternatives Technology department. We are a global, client facing team with presence in Germany, UK, US and India. We are an essential part of DWS Technology platform and develop and manage applications for our business partners.

About DWS

• Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. 
• Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.
• We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. 
• As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.
• This is your chance to invest in your future.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Lead Agile teams as a servant‑leader and Agile coach, guiding them on Agile principles and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads to ensure clear understanding and prioritization of the product backlog.
• Collaborate with Project Managers/Leads and DevOps and Release Management teams to create, track, and manage fix versions.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team’s progress.
• Track and report key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team adheres to Agile values and principles and follows agreed‑upon processes.
• Support the team in achieving high levels of performance and quality.
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches across the Alternatives Technology department to align on cross‑team dependencies and Agile maturity.
• Conduct periodic sync meetings with Scrum Masters and stakeholders across tribes.
• Produce sprint and release progress/status reports as required for senior stakeholders, project working groups, and steering committees.
• Share responsibility for the quality of work delivered by the team; hold yourself and the team accountable.
• Shield the team from external interference that may reduce focus.
• Monitor Lean Waste, maintain risk and issues logs, and work with the Product Owner group to feed new stories arising from risks or issues into the product backlog.

Your skills and experience

• At least 8 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in a complex, regulated environment (preferably in financial services.
• Expert‑level experience using JIRA, including creating dashboards, structures, and detailed reports.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile delivery tools including JIRA, Confluence, and others.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, including data analysts, engineers, and compliance experts.
• Certifications in any of the following is a plus: PSM, SAFe, PMI, ICP

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.