Senior UX Researcher, Global Transaction Banking - Toronto

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects from initial research and documentation to the development of insights, hypotheses, maps and problem statements to deliver strategic roadmaps for the business.
• Apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods with creativity, edge, and critical thinking; research methods may include observations and in-depth interviewing, usability testing, diary studies, card sorting, click tracking, surveys and data mining .
• Synthesize findings into insights that underline client behaviour and needs in order to inform corporate strategy, product design, product development, and marketing decisions
• Collaborate and influence (Product, Product Design, Scrum, Marketing, Data, Contact Centre etc) to evaluate concepts and monitor the implementation so solutions remain client- centric.
• Summarize findings, insights, and recommendations using great storytelling and visuals to create engaging presentations for various teams and levels of management.
• Use systems thinking and a holistic mindset to find patterns and links across projects for strong strategic recommendations.
• Own the mapping and maintenance of end to end customer experience journeys.
• Work with the team to evolve and innovate the UX Research practice at and act as the main point of contact for customer insights.
• Support the other functions including Customer Experience Strategy and Voice of the Customer by documenting annual research findings to develop a vision and roadmap for Scotiabank Global Cash Management channels future initiatives.
• Identify ways to maximize the CX Strategy team’s impact in the business.
• Experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.).
• Experience in a variety of product spaces and applied research (Experience with financial products is a plus).
• Proficiency in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact in English and Spanish (Portuguese is a strong asset) .

What You'll Bring :

• Strategic thinking with integrative top-notch problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-direct and navigate ambiguity with confidence
• Effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills : ability to nurture relationships with internal teams and vendors, with the ability to persuade and tailor storytelling by audience
• The ability to clearly communicate evidence-based recommendations
• A passion for observations, unpacking and solving complex systems problems
• Strong cross-functional collaborator; you welcome feedback and see team problem-solving as a natural part of the creative process
• A strong desire to work with colleagues to coach and develop the skills of your team
• Resilient personality, ability to accept and incorporate feedback and demonstrate constant desire to iterate
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work simultaneously across several projects
• Experience using Figma and other industry standard whiteboarding tools (Miro, Mural, Whiteboard)
• Bachelor's Degree, related to psychology, anthropology, design, or innovation
• 3-5 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in design research or closely related field
• Working knowledge of user interface best practices for web, mobile, tablet sites and apps
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

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What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.