Job Description We are looking for a creative and resourceful User Experience Researcher with strong design research skills to join our rapidly growing team of innovators, disruptors and problem solvers.
As a User Experience Researcher, you will develop research strategies that deliver actionable insights using primarily qualitative research methods to improve and innovate on digital and overall employee experiences. You will scope and craft research plans, conduct research sessions, and present findings to stakeholders.
Naturally, we want someone who is able to understand the big picture, but we are also looking for an individual who cares about detail and will complement and embody our team culture - caring and empathizing with users, showing kindness, seeing a need or pain point and actively reaching out to help. If you can explain why you're that person, we want you!
Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with product owners and design leads to understand the user segments and related product/service offerings
• Partner with stakeholders to understand project goals and identify areas where user experience research can provide greater insight and success
• Design and execute mainly qualitative research studies that follow research best practices and methodologies
• Ensure all research study results are actionable and contribute directly towards meeting project and business goals
• Present and communicate research findings and opportunities to the project team
• Partner with designers and project team to identify future research needs, produce project briefs estimating scope and level of effort

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience planning and executing user research studies
• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated ability to drive medium complexity initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to champion user experience research
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate design thinking into the product development process
• Clear articulate communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with banking and finance a plus

About Us JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Full vaccination is a requirement for this role for new hires joining JPMorgan Chase. Additional requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool and may include mask wearing and social distancing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Note: The requirement to be fully vaccinated to be hired for this role does not apply to roles with a work location in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Tennessee. For applicants to these roles, JPMorgan Chase will consider all qualified applicants regardless of vaccination status, due to state and local laws.
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About the Team The Chief Technology Office oversees enabling components inclusive of the top quality engineering and architecture tools and practices, key program management and processes as well as the technology workforce strategy required to make us a leading technology company for our customers, clients and colleagues around the world.
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