Full-Time

UX Product Designer

New York

Posted on 6/27/2024

ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$75k - $180kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in New York.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Sketch
Requirements
  • 5+ years of solid experience in UX Product 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 stands out by continuously acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through innovative automation technology.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for integrated trading platforms boosts ION's market potential.
  • New US Treasury clearing mandates drive demand for ION's clearing technologies.
  • Rising M&A activity in the US and UK benefits ION's analytics services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging fintech startups offer innovative solutions at lower costs, threatening ION's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace ION's platform integration capabilities.
  • Regulatory changes could increase compliance costs and operational complexity for ION.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
  • ION's software platforms facilitate seamless trading and processing for institutional clients.
  • ION's acquisition strategy keeps it agile and responsive to market changes.

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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

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