VML is seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Researcher to join our CX team and play a pivotal role in transforming customer experiences for one of the UAE’s leading banking institutions. This strategic and insight-driven position focuses on conducting user research and usability testing to uncover key insights, free from visual design responsibilities. The Senior UX Researcher will leverage their expertise to define and recommend UX improvements that enhance the overall user journey.
Key Responsibilities:
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User Research and Testing:
- Plan and execute moderated user testing sessions and other qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for improving customer experiences.
- Identify friction points in key user journeys and propose strategic solutions.
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Experience Definition:
- Leverage insights from research to define user journeys, wireframes, and low-fidelity prototypes.
- Develop strategic recommendations for ideal-state user journeys for key banking products.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and proposed UX solutions.
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Data Analysis and Experimentation:
- Analyze behavioral data using UX analytics tools to inform iterative improvements.
- Support A/B testing workstreams, ensuring research insights guide test strategies and hypotheses.
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Continuous Improvement:
- Follow a cyclical process of research, definition, testing, and optimization.
- Advocate for a customer-centered approach when presenting findings and solutions to stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in defining and improving user experiences through large-scale digital projects.
- Proven ability to translate user insights into actionable recommendations, including wireframes and user journeys.
- Strong balance of research and practical UX design thinking.
- Familiarity with tools like Axure for prototyping is a plus.
- Experience in financial services or complex, multi-stakeholder environments is essential.
About You:
You are a detail-oriented UX professional with a strategic mindset, capable of converting deep insights into recommendations. You excel in collaborative environments and communicate complex findings effectively. Your passion for continuous improvement drives you to optimize user experiences through rigorous research and data analysis.
Join us at VML to be part of a thriving CX team known for delivering best-in-class customer experiences across various industries.
