b Overview /b p You will be the first dedicated research hire in a small, senior design team building an AI work-execution platform for the alternative investment sector. You’ll own the research practice end-to-end and design from evidence, guiding discovery, usability work, flows, prototypes, and shipped UI on a weekly release cadence. The role serves investment analysts, associates and partners, delivering data-dense, expert-facing interfaces. You’ll work on a high-ownership team with direct access to executive leadership, shaping how the product solves real, high-stakes financial workflows. This is a chance to impact a regulated, confidential domain with meaningful, tangible outcomes. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Salary of 70,000 /li li Close working relationship with executive leadership /li li Opportunity to build impactful financial services product /li li Innovative, collaborative working environment /li li Office in central London /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Build and maintain the evidence base for product decisions and translate findings into design outputs /li li Plan and run qualitative and quantitative studies (discovery interviews, contextual inquiry, usability testing, behavioural analysis) /li li Develop and maintain research operations (participant access through client relationships, consent, data handling, searchable insights) /li li Create lightweight, repeatable methods to fit a fast release rhythm and produce evidence quickly /li li Turn research findings into user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI using the in-house design system /li li Design and evaluate AI-assisted workflows focusing on trust, verification, and failure modes /li li Collaborate with product and engineering from problem framing to release, ensuring traceability of decisions /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li 5+ years in product design and user research for software products /li li Portfolio showing studies that influenced decisions and shipped interfaces /li li Strong command of qualitative methods with working knowledge of quantitative analysis /li li Fluency in Figma and rapid prototyping /li li Experience designing for expert or professional users in high-skill domains such as finance, legal, or healthcare /li li Bachelors degree in design, HCI, psychology or related field, or equivalent experience /li /ul ul li excellent synthesis and communication abilities /li li ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams /li li clear storytelling to make research findings actionable /li li Figma /li li rapid prototyping /li li qualitative and quantitative analysis /li /ul
Product Designer and UX researcher employer: Oscar
Join a dynamic and innovative software and Business Intelligence organisation in Hertford, where you'll thrive in a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration. As a Data Consultant, you'll enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth, including managing projects from inception to deployment and engaging with a European customer base. The company fosters a supportive culture that values continuous learning and offers exposure to exciting industry events, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
