UX Designer

S&P Global, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

UX Designer

The Organization:

The Enterprise Solutions business within S&P Global Market Intelligence provides buy-side, sell-side, and corporate clients with industry-leading software, data, and services. The business portfolio offers a broad range of product offerings covering enterprise data management, investment management, loans platforms, regulatory and compliance solutions, and private markets solutions.

The Products:

Our Private Markets business portfolio comprises products that support the entire private markets investment lifecycle across asset classes, including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Credit.

S&P’s flagship "iLEVEL" product line seeks a UX Designer to enhance user experiences within the private markets franchise, with a focus on refining and evolving our offerings to support the unique workflows of our Private Credit-focused clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• User Experience Strategy & Vision: Develop a clear UX vision and strategy for extending our product line to support the unique needs of Private Credit investors, while aligning with overall business objectives and design strategy.
• User Research & Market Analysis: Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to understand customer workflows, industry trends, and emerging best practices. Translate insights into actionable design improvements.
• Interaction & Visual Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that enhance usability and engagement. Ensure consistency across the product by contributing to the design system and aligning with accessibility best practices.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define UX requirements and ensure alignment with product strategy. Present design concepts and incorporate feedback from internal teams and customers.
• Design Validation & Iteration: Test and iterate on design solutions based on user feedback and data-driven insights. Use qualitative and quantitative methods to refine workflows and improve product usability.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in UX design, preferably within the B2B FinTech or financial services industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, and interaction design.
• Experience designing complex workflows for financial applications, with an understanding of the Private Capital Markets ecosystem.
• Proficiency in Figma, Penpot, or Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to design decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence:

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep, and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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