Sr UX Researcher

Sr UX Researcher

At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent — we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top client brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Job Details

Location: Remote role but must be on site for week 1. Ideal locations for candidate to reside are - NYC, DC, Charlotte, San Antonio, Irvine. Duration: 12+Months. Pay Rate: Open, DOE.

Job Description

Accessibility experts who are familiar with native mobile apps. If they have experience with AI tools, even better.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and execution of user-centered research and usability studies that provide actionable insights which influence design and development of associate, branch team and client systems, tools, applications and processes. • Collaborating and supporting business areas and objectives that align to firm, division and department priorities and focus on client and user centricity. • Designing and executing user research using qualitative and quantitative methods. • Determining and recommending the most efficient and effective research approaches to solve for business needs and meet agreed-upon objectives, then guiding business areas through the appropriate UX process. • Applying appropriate change management best practices and approach to build rapport, understand user needs, address resistance and reinforce key learnings or results. • Identifying, influencing, supporting and partnering with multi-disciplinary teams, including other business areas, to execute UX projects. • Working with and providing supporting documentation to others that influences product, system or application development and implementation to ensure creation of efficient, sustainable and successful results.

Problem Solving

• Consolidate, analyze and interpret user-experience research data and apply critical thinking as to how it addresses the business objectives. • Leverages knowledge, skills and experience to manage multiple priorities, resources and initiatives and looks for ways to align areas. • Identifies when and how a problem should be escalated and proactively suggests solutions.

Decision Making

• Makes decisions on research methods to solve complex technology questions. • Informs the decision-making process by providing user feedback. • Articulates and sets expectations for deliverables and outcomes of the project. • Requires creativity, collaboration and negotiation skills in a matrix environment. • Proficient in influencing others.

Span of Influence

• Serves as a resource to all divisions in the firm. • Research is conducted with investors, clients, financial advisors, branch-office administrators (BOAs) and associates and is utilized by almost every area of the firm. • Makes recommendations on end-user facing technology that impacts millions of users.

Critical Competencies

• Strategic Thinking • Uses Seasoned Judgement • Collaborates • Communicates Openly

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years' experience in User Experience research or business analysis. • Proficient in screening and recruiting participants. • Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative user experience research methodologies. • Proactively develops self in the field of current and emerging research and technology. • Proficient in critical thinking, strategic thinking, process improvement, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. • Proficient in written and verbal communication. • Able to research, analyze and consolidate data into trends and share with teams. • Proficient in project management and organizational skills. • Able to establish and maintain effective relationships across departments, business areas, and vendors. • Responds well to direction, embraces feedback and change. • Presents ideas, thoughts, arguments, and information persuasively. Seen as credible and trustworthy. Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.