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The Experience Research Senior Specialist is a key member of the team who supports research initiatives that reveal deep customer understanding and de-risk emerging assumptions. This role partners with other experienced researchers and works closely with experience strategists, designers, product managers, and technologists to uncover evidence-based insights that guide product innovation from early discovery through validation of MVP and roadmap assumptions.
Job Responsibility:
Support the lead researcher or strategist in identifying and prioritizing the riskiest assumptions to subsequently de-risk
Support in choosing the optimal research approach and methodology to de-risk priority assumptions, taking into consideration business needs and project phase
Aid in the design and conducting of rigorous, mixed-methods research studies to uncover customer needs, motivations, behaviours, and pain points, across all phases of the product development lifecycle -- from framing the problem to testing and iterating concepts
Help the lead researcher or strategist in defining research plans, goals and objectives, and develop recruitment screeners, discussion guides and surveys focused on testing assumptions, and informing actionable product and business decisions
Support in the partnering with third-party vendors to execute and scale research plans as needed
Aid in the synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights, opportunity areas, and actionable recommendations that inform product and business strategy
Support the communication of research findings through compelling storytelling, presentations, and reports to senior stakeholders
Collaborate closely with other researchers and strategists to translate insights into strategic frameworks, value propositions, and MVP hypotheses
Support the planning and facilitation of cross-functional design thinking workshops
Collaborate with the CX team to support the design of optimal testing stimuli based on research needs
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives shape research questions
Help the team to champion a research-driven culture within the organization by sharing knowledge and advocating for user-centred decision making
Support in adapting research approaches and plans based on new learnings and business constraints
Support multiple research projects simultaneously in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Continuously learn and experiment with new tools and methodologies, and contribute to evolving best practices
Utilize your curiosity for cultural and technology trends to help the team identify opportunities for innovation
Learn about emerging research methodologies, tools, and best practices to continuously improve research rigor and impact
Requirements:
4 years’+ experience in user experience research, market research, behavioral research, or related fields within innovation-driven organizations
Proven experience in a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods including ethnography, contextual inquiry, usability testing, surveys, analytics interpretation, and experimental design
Experience in synthesizing complex data sets and translating research findings into clear, actionable insights that influence product and business strategy
Familiarity with product development lifecycles, MVP concept testing, and iterative design processes
Storytelling and communication skills, with experience presenting research findings to diverse audiences
Nice to have:
Degree in a research-related field, for example, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, etc.
Curious about AND/OR direct experience with the following areas — payments, financial technology, business analytics, small business, digital identity, marketplaces, loyalty, and beyond
A collaborative and inclusive team player
Passionate about improving the world through “doing well by doing good”