UX Product Design, Vice President at BlackRock

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience, Product Design, Data Analysis, Prototyping, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Figma, High-Fidelity Interfaces, Mentoring, Communication, Storytelling, Research, Wireframing, Journey Mapping, Accessibility, Business Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role We are looking for a VP of Product Design to craft and deliver outstanding user experiences across our range of digital products. This role entails hands-on leadership: you will function as both a team member and a manager for a small team (2 individuals reporting directly to you). You will oversee the entire product design process — from research and issue identification, through conceptual investigation and prototyping, to detailed design delivery and close partnership with engineering. This chance stands out for its blend of strategic influence and immediate development impact! Ideal candidate blends strategic vision with excellent execution, excels in data-heavy settings, and crafts elegant, intuitive solutions for complex web apps. About BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments (B.G.M.) B.G.M is at the heart of BlackRock’s investment platform, bringing together Index Investments, Cash Management, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Securities Lending, and Financing & Financial Resource Management to provide clients with superior market access and index investment outcomes. About team Our ambition is to radically redefine how data & analytics are used across our business to accelerate our ability to scale & deliver performance to our clients. UX Design is a key unlock - ensuring we connect with our partners in the most meaningful way. We are based in San Francisco, London, New York, Budapest, Gurgaon & Mumbai. About the role Lead Leadership & Strategy Define and communicate a clear product build vision aligned with company objectives. Drive invention excellence across the lifecycle, ensuring user-centered practices are embedded in every phase. Advocate for building quality and usability at executive and cross-functional forums. Hands-On Product Building Conduct and synthesize user research, collaborator interviews, and data analysis to inform build direction. Build journey maps, workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and final high-fidelity UI specifications. Ensure builds translate seamlessly into development by partnering closely with engineering. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of designers, encouraging a collaborative and high-performing culture. Provide feedback, mentoring, and clear career development paths. Promote guidelines in invent systems, accessibility, and documentation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Engineering and Business collaborators to identify issues, outline possibilities, and rank solutions. Translate complex requirements and data sets into clear, actionable build solutions. Represent the voice of the user in decision-making at all levels. About you 7+ years of experience in product development / UX/UI BFA degree or equivalent experience in HCI or a related field Proven ability to own end-to-end construction in data-intensive, complex web applications. Experience collaborating throughout the product life cycle: conducting research, ideating, crafting prototypes, conducting tests, crafting high-fidelity interfaces, and transitioning for implementation. Proficiency in Figma Experience with crafting complex data-dense applications, business analysis, and teasing out requirements. Proven ability to mentor and lead a team while still producing high-quality build work. Excellent communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Highly Desirable Working financial knowledge and/or previous experience in a financial company Portfolio Portfolio with case studies that demonstrate end-to-end product development, showcasing how you approached and solved complex problems – ideally data-dense desktop applications. Candidates who proceed to in-person interviews will be required to perform a UX development exercise, which they will then present to the team. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | : BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law. BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. People join our firm from around the world to gain real-world experience while making an impact. Discover how you can have a career at BlackRock that's exciting, rewarding and full of possibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the product design process from research to delivery, ensuring user-centered practices are embedded throughout. Mentor and develop a small team of designers while collaborating with engineering and business partners.