UX Product Design, Vice President at BlackRock

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

BlackRock Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in product development / UX/UI
  • BFA degree or equivalent experience in HCI or a related field
  • Proven ability to own end-to-end construction in data-intensive, complex web applications
  • Experience collaborating throughout the product life cycle: conducting research, ideating, crafting prototypes, conducting tests, crafting high-fidelity interfaces, and transitioning for implementation
  • Proficiency in Figma
  • Experience with crafting complex data-dense applications, business analysis, and teasing out requirements
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead a team while still producing high-quality build work
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills
  • Highly Desirable: Working financial knowledge and/or previous experience in a financial company
  • Portfolio with case studies that demonstrate end-to-end product development, showcasing how you approached and solved complex problems – ideally data-dense desktop applications

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate a clear product build vision aligned with company objectives
  • Drive invention excellence across the lifecycle, ensuring user-centered practices are embedded in every phase
  • Advocate for building quality and usability at executive and cross-functional forums
  • Conduct and synthesize user research, collaborator interviews, and data analysis to inform build direction
  • Build journey maps, workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and final high-fidelity UI specifications
  • Ensure builds translate seamlessly into development by partnering closely with engineering
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of designers, encouraging a collaborative and high-performing culture
  • Provide feedback, mentoring, and clear career development paths
  • Promote guidelines in invent systems, accessibility, and documentation
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Business collaborators to identify issues, outline possibilities, and rank solutions
  • Translate complex requirements and data sets into clear, actionable build solutions
  • Represent the voice of the user in decision-making at all levels

Skills

UX Design
Product Design
User Research
Prototyping
Wireframing
Journey Maps
Workflow Design
Data Analysis

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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