Senior UX Researcher at Fidelity Investments

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of UX Research or Bachelors and/or Masters in Design, Human Factors, Psychology, and/or related field preferred
  • Familiarity with the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including 1:1 interviewing, concept testing, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and survey design
  • Familiarity with the Jobs to Be Done framework
  • Ability to recommend appropriate research method & approach, based on objectives and constraints
  • Ability to rapidly scope, execute, and deliver results with assistance from manager & team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to analyze research data and share insights and recommendations succinctly, with actionable takeaways
  • Curiosity and confidence to ask questions that will uncover stakeholders’ true research needs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and build trust with users and stakeholders in product, design, and content
  • Ability to pivot in a complex environment
  • Ability to tie research insights and recommendations to business needs and problems with assistance from manager and team
  • Growth mindset – a strong desire to learn and improve, willingness and ability to give and receive feedback that improves deliverables and outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Engage daily with Product, Design, and Content stakeholders to understand priorities and key initiatives
  • Scope qualitative and quantitative research studies with stakeholders, manager, and teammates and define how best to execute the work to answer research questions efficiently and effectively
  • Execute project work in collaboration with your manager and team
  • Share insights & recommendations with stakeholders, ensuring that recommendations influence design decisions and improve user outcomes
  • Contribute to the UX Research community by participating in initiatives that improve our practices and processes

Skills

UX Research
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
1:1 Interviewing
Concept Testing
Usability Testing
Heuristic Evaluation
Survey Design
Jobs to Be Done

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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