Vice President, User Experience/Product Designer I

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

386d • $79,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Vice President, User Experience at BNY Mellon is a senior-level role focused on enhancing user experience within the Credit Services Engineering Team. This position involves conducting user research, creating design artifacts, and collaborating with product and development teams to ensure effective user-centered design solutions. The role emphasizes the importance of communication and relationship-building across various teams to advocate for user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, user experience, design, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in UX design, with a focus on user research, interactive design, and visual design.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Figma and other UX design tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to understand and advocate for different perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create and review documentation of research findings for presentation to product and development teams.
• Develop and modify user personas based on research findings.
• Participate in the creation of concepts, information architecture, user interface designs, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and specifications.
• Utilize Figma for UX design tasks, demonstrating expertise and proficiency.
• Synthesize information across multiple factors to inform design decisions.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Build effective relationships with team members and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively, ensuring understanding and advocating for the user experience across the firm.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time
• Access to flexible global resources and tools for personal and professional growth
• Wellbeing programs to foster personal resilience and health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees