Mercury

Staff Product Designer - Banking Experience

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, SaaSIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry (Specific range not provided)

Mercury, a financial technology company, is looking for a Staff Product Designer to lead the design of its core banking products. The goal is to create industry-leading user experiences for startups. Mercury values thoughtful design and a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years of exceptional design experience.
  • Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in design craft.
  • Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to translate complex requirements into elegant and effective solutions.
  • Product Leadership: A combination of strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
  • Ambiguity Tolerance: Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and manage complex projects effectively.
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating successfully with multiple stakeholders.
  • Research-Driven Design: Ability to balance quantitative metrics with qualitative user insights to inform design decisions.
  • Design Principles: Understanding of design principles, including the value of subtraction in creating better user experiences.
  • Collaboration: A collaborative spirit that contributes to elevating the work of the entire team.
  • Personal Qualities: Kindness and humility are highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Architect the future of Mercury's core banking products, designing experiences that aim to set industry benchmarks.
  • Drive product strategy in collaboration with executives and cross-functional partners to define the long-term vision.
  • Design adaptive systems capable of scaling to meet the needs of both solo founders and established companies with complex requirements.
  • Execute across the full design spectrum, from initial concept and user workflows to detailed interactions and visual design.
  • Transform everyday financial tasks by incorporating moments of delight and wonder into the user experience.
  • Champion user needs throughout the organization, ensuring that product decisions consistently prioritize the customer.

Application Instructions

  • Details not provided in the original job description.

Company Information

  • Company Name: Mercury
  • Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)
  • Company Description: Mercury is a financial technology company dedicated to helping startups streamline their banking processes, allowing them to focus more on building their businesses.
  • Banking Services Provided By: Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
  • Design Team Size: Over 40 people.
  • Rewards Package: Includes base salary and equity (stock options). Salary and equity ranges are competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry.

Skills

Design craft
Strategic thinking
Product leadership
Ambiguity management
Stakeholder collaboration
Research-driven design
Design principles
Collaboration
User-centered design
Visual design
Interaction design

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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