UX Product Design, Vice President at BlackRock

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignProduct DesignUser ResearchPrototypingWireframingJourney MapsWorkflow DesignData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this UX Product Design VP role?

The role requires 7+ years of experience in product development / UX/UI.

What education is needed for this position?

A BFA degree or equivalent experience in HCI or a related field is required.

Where is the team based for this role?

The team is based in San Francisco, London, New York, Budapest, Gurgaon & Mumbai.

What team size will I be managing in this VP role?

You will manage a small team with 2 individuals reporting directly to you.

What skills make an ideal candidate for this UX design leadership role?

The ideal candidate blends strategic vision with excellent execution, excels in data-heavy settings, and crafts elegant, intuitive solutions for complex web apps, with proven ability to own end-to-end construction in data-intensive applications.

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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