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Platform Design Lead, Director, UX Product Design Team Lead

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BNY Mellon

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Design
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in a related field, 12+ years of experience, and preferably knowledge of the securities or financial services industry. An advanced degree is a plus.
  • You will lead UX activities, mentor designers, review research and designs, improve user experiences, advocate for usability, and ensure adherence to design standards across teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, user experience, design, human computer interaction or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred
  • 12 + years of experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • The candidate should be an experienced professional with a full understanding of their area of specialization. This role should have experience providing guidance and technical expertise for the most complex user experience activities that include user research and testing, interactive design, and visual design. They will review documentation of research findings presented to product and development teams, as well as new and modified user personas. The candidate will be expected to participate and provide guidance in the creation of concepts, information architecture, user interface designs, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and specifications to meet project schedules. They should be able to synthesize situations and information across multiple factors. As well as seek to build their expertise while applying company policies and procedures in the resolution of a variety of issues. They should be comfortable giving design feedback. Be able to build good relationships with people on their immediate team and cross-functional teams. Know their key stakeholders and peers, with the goal of better understanding the connection of their own work. Help organize team process, as well as mentor and train more junior designers. And be a strong communicator that checks for understanding and asks questions to understand others’ point of view.
  • This role leads the implementation of visual styles that support platform branding to increase user effectiveness. Interprets user feedback and insights to improve the user experience. Serves as reviewer of usability activities and artifacts to ensure software applications meet customer expectations for use. Provides UX expertise to the product definition and evaluation process utilizing multiple sources of information (field work, interviews, internet, intranet, market data/literature). Independently performs and leads the creation and updating of user interface and visual design guidelines and standards. Advocates the user experience across the firm and facilities training for groups outside the UX team. Ensures that the developed/revised product achieves the user's specified goals by establishing user-centered analysis, design, best practices, and standards. Contributes to the achievement of area objectives. Overall, they will be expected to be highly independent, needing little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Platform Design Lead, Director, UX Product Design Team Lead.

Is this a specific job opening?

No, this is a pipeline requisition and does not represent any one particular job opening.

What is the primary focus of the Pershing X unit?

Pershing X focuses on incubating, engineering, and delivering breakthrough solutions to transform the advisory market.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in psychology, user experience, design, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline is required, with 12+ years of experience preferred.

Is experience in the financial services industry necessary for this position?

While experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus, it is not strictly required.

What responsibilities does the UX Product Design Team Lead have?

Responsibilities include guiding user experience activities, mentoring junior designers, conducting user research, and ensuring software applications meet customer expectations.

How important is communication in this role?

Strong communication is essential, as the role requires building good relationships with teams, checking for understanding, and actively engaging with stakeholders.

Will this position involve mentoring?

Yes, the candidate will be expected to mentor and train more junior designers within the team.

What kind of workplace culture does BNY promote?

BNY promotes a culture that empowers growth and success, recognized for innovation and inclusivity.

What are some of the awards and recognitions BNY has received?

BNY has received awards such as America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, and a 100% score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index.

What benefits does BNY offer employees?

BNY offers competitive compensation, flexible global resources, health and wellbeing programs, generous paid leaves, and supports family-friendly, inclusive employment policies.

Is BNY an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

How does BNY support employee wellbeing?

BNY supports employee wellbeing by providing resources focused on health, resilience, financial goals, and various family-friendly employment policies.

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BNY Mellon

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Mission & Purpose

Established in 1784, BNY Mellon is America’s oldest bank and the first company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BK). Today, BNY Mellon powers capital markets around the world through comprehensive solutions that help clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment life cycle. BNY Mellon had $46.9 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023. BNY Mellon has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.