Principal User Experience Researcher

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.Job Description:As a member of the User Experience Research Team, you will contribute to Fidelity’s future growth by understanding people and their needs. Your research will inform and inspire our business and design leaders to improve current offerings and develop new products that help people achieve their financial goals. You will plan and conduct various types of qualitative and quantitative customer research, identify problems from the user’s point of view, develop insights and opportunity areas, and test new ideas for product-market fit. This role requires an experienced individual with proven ability to impact user outcomes and business strategy who will immerse themselves in a product area and drive projects to completion with little oversight.ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal UX Researcher, you will:Own an area of focus in which you identify and prioritize the research that will most effectively drive user and business outcomesEngage daily with Product, Design, and Content stakeholders to understand priorities and key initiativesScope qualitative and quantitative research studies with stakeholders to define objectives, research questions, constraints, and most efficient/effective approachExecute project work independentlyShare insights and recommendations with stakeholders, ensuring that recommendations influence product strategy and design decisions and improve business and user outcomesContribute to the UX Research community by participating in initiatives that improve our practices and processesYour Expertise and Skills7 plus years of proven experience conducting/leading Design Research/ User Experience Research efforts. Bachelors and/or Masters in Design, Human Factors, Psychology, and/or related field highly preferredProven ability to design and execute qualitative and quantitative research methods, including 1:1 interviewing, concept testing, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and survey designExperience with the Jobs to Be Done framework Ability to recommend appropriate research method & approach, based on objectives and constraintsAbility to rapidly scope, execute, and deliver results with minimal oversightStrong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to rapidly analyze research data and share insights and recommendations succinctly, with a strong point of view and actionable takeawaysCuriosity and confidence to ask questions that will uncover stakeholders’ true research needsExcellent interpersonal skills to influence and build trust with users and stakeholders in product, design, and contentAbility to pivot in a complex environmentAbility to tie research insights and recommendations to business needs and problemsGrowth mindset – a strong desire to learn and improve, willingness and ability to give and receive feedback that improves deliverables and outcomes Familiarity with analytics and in-market experimentation preferredBusiness expertise: ability to understand business drivers and provide research consultationAbility to challenge traditional assumptions about UX Design and Research – seeking out, inventing, testing and sharing new directions and technologiesAbility to teach others about User Experience ResearchThe TeamFidelity follows standard product-development frameworks that put user needs at the center of all that we do. As a Principal UX Researcher, you’ll be part of an established UX Research community within an enterprise UX function that identifies users’ unmet needs and guides Fidelity to build useful and usable digital products. Fidelity’s UXR leadership team is committed to coaching and advancing associates’ careers. UX Research is supported by a Research Ops team that manages recruitment, procurement, and project tracking.Fidelity’s Onsite Working ModelFidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.Certifications:Category:MarketingPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.SummaryLocation: Westlake, TXType: Full time