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Senior UX Product Designer

New York

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector clients

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $180kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Sketch
Requirements
  • 8+ years of solid experience in UX Design, Interaction Design or Information Architecture including an ability to define and drive the process.
  • Hands-on experience in user research, sketching solutions and wire-framing.
  • An abiding interest in and competence for solving real-world business problems.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to influence client strategy, tactics, and perceptions.
  • Determination to succeed despite obstacles and challenges, and a positive attitude favoring achievement of goals over open-ended investigation.
  • Resourcefulness and independence.
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Communication, Graphic Design or any design-related field is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for every aspect of a system's user experience - the overall flow and layout of the screens, the fields and information presented, the actions and interactions that are provided, and the visualizations of the data.
  • You'll be involved in solving workflow problems, developing new ways of visualizing market data, and figuring out what tools the client needs in their solution that even they don't realize yet.
  • You will need to be able to think on your feet, sketch, present, iterate and refine ideas alongside and in front of clients.
  • You’ll gain broad exposure to many areas of our clients' businesses and also to a wide range of technologies.
  • You should be adept at quickly learning new skills and terminology and at building rapport with all sorts of end users.
  • You will be working onsite with our product and development team and partnered with a Visual Designer to collectively define the solution.

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION focuses on continuous improvement and agility, often acquiring entrepreneurial firms to adapt quickly to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for its clients through innovative automation solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's partnerships, such as with Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange, enhance their market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The integration of fixed income solutions with XTP Execution demonstrates ION's commitment to expanding connectivity and improving client access to various markets.
  • Recognition in prestigious lists like the FinCrimeTech50 and awards for innovation highlight ION's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive financial technology sector requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from frequent acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group's focus on automation technology specifically tailored for the financial sector sets it apart from more generalized software providers.
  • Their strategy of acquiring entrepreneurial firms allows ION to remain agile and responsive to market changes, unlike larger, less flexible competitors.
  • ION's comprehensive suite of APIs and software platforms ensures seamless trading and processing, providing a competitive edge in efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount