Mercury

Staff Product Designer - Banking Experience

New York, New York, United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of exceptional design experience, demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing excellence in design craft, and a talent for transforming complex requirements into elegantly simple solutions. They should also exhibit a strategic mindset akin to a product leader combined with the execution skills of a craftsperson, experience thriving in ambiguity, and a research-informed approach to design balancing quantitative metrics with qualitative insights.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Product Designer, you will architect the future of Mercury’s core banking products, designing experiences that become industry benchmarks, drive product strategy alongside executives and cross-functional partners, design adaptive systems that elegantly scale, excel across the full design spectrum, transform banking by imbuing everyday financial tasks with moments of delight and wonder, and champion user needs across the organization.

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.

Key Metrics

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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