Senior UX Expert- Trading Apps

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Description

Join a fast-growing, cutting-edge company in the retail trading and investment area committed to providing users with intuitive, efficient, and secure platforms for trading multi-asset products. We are seeking a Senior UX Designer with extensive experience in designing trading and investing applications to help us elevate the user experience of our trading platform.

As a Senior UX Expert, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience of our multi-asset trading platform. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create seamless, efficient, and user-friendly designs that meet the unique demands of retail traders. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of retail trading environments, particularly multi-asset trading, and someone with proven expertise in UX design within competitive platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. User-Centric Design: Lead the design of comprehensive user flows and interfaces, optimizing the trading experience for retail traders with different trading expertise.
2. Product Development Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure the seamless integration of UX solutions in the trading platform.
3. Holistic Trading Screens: Develop efficient, user-friendly, and visually appealing trading screens that cater to novice and expert traders alike, balancing functionality with ease of use.
4. Capital Markets Expertise: Leverage a strong understanding of capital markets and trading to design solutions that meet both user needs and the technical requirements of the platform.
5. Wireframing & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups to communicate design ideas effectively and user flows.
6. Testing & Validation: Conduct usability tests, gather user feedback, and iterate on designs to continually improve the trading experience.
7. Market Research: Stay current with trends in UX design, retail trading, and competitor platforms to ensure the app remains competitive and user-focused.
8. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior UX designers and foster a collaborative, innovative design environment.
9. User Research: Conduct interviews and speak to clients of all levels to gain a strong understanding of their requirements.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience in UX design, focusing on retail trading apps or financial technology platforms.
2. Experience at a leading competitor of eToro is highly preferred.

Trading Expertise

1. Extensive knowledge of retail trading and multi-asset investing.
2. Familiarity with trading terminologies and the intricacies of capital markets.
3. Proven track record in designing user experiences that enhance trading efficiency and engagement.

Technical Skills

1. Proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
2. Strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in creating intuitive and functional trading platforms or similar financial products.

Soft Skills

1. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
2. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly in understanding complex user needs within financial markets.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in designing for mobile-first trading platforms.
2. Knowledge of behavioral design principles to influence user behavior within financial apps.
3. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards in retail trading and investing across different regions.

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the user experience of one of the most cutting-edge retail trading platforms in the world. You'll work in a dynamic, innovative environment that values creativity, collaboration, and market-leading UX design. If you're passionate about designing experiences that make a tangible difference for traders and investors, this role is for you.