Lead UX Researcher - GrabFin

Company Description

Life at Grab

At Grab, every Grabber is guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles - the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility. These principles guide and help us make decisions as we work to create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia.

Job Description

Get to know the team 

GrabFin is building the payments and fintech services of tomorrow for the people of Southeast Asia. Today, more than 6 in 10 Southeast Asians are unbanked or underbanked and GrabFin aims to change that by empowering our consumers and partners with seamless, smart and reliable financial products and cashless payment solutions. 

Get to know the role

As a Lead UX Researcher on the GrabFin team, you will own UX Research outcomes, operations, quality & excellence, working in a highly collaborative fashion across several teams. You will support a team of designers in conducting evaluative research and in exploring the needs of our consumers, drivers and merchants across Lending, Digital Goods, Insurance, Digital Banking and Payments. 

If you have a user-centric approach, embrace ambiguity and thrive in collaborative environments, then the Grab Design team is the place for you. We’re looking for exceptional researchers who are excited by the opportunity to have a major impact on the lives of millions of people across Southeast Asia.

The day-to-day activities 

• Own UX Research outcomes and operations for Financial Services and Payments - owning research practice, quality & excellence across these teams.
• Plan and execute complex research programs that involve a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. 
• Lead the optimization and upleveling of research operations across the design team. 
• Manage large and complex projects and programs involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Act as a force multiplier by training and guiding others on framing, planning and conducting research.
• Prioritise and develop research plans tailored to the product strategy at a project and program level, ensuring these drive impactful outcomes.
• Utilise various user testing tools and platforms to conduct remote or in-person research studies efficiently.
• Lead and conduct generative research that uncovers novel and meaningful insights.
• Ensure data is appropriately collected and stored; is maintained, discoverable and communicated effectively to the organisation.

Qualifications

The must-haves 

• 6+ years UX Research experience. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working on cross-functional product teams.
• Excellent fundamentals in planning and conducting research.
• Experience in Research Operations. 
• Experience coaching others in UX Research.
• Excellent knowledge of research methodologies.

The nice-to-haves 

• Experience in Service Design, Interaction Design, Accessible Design or DesignOps are all a plus.

Additional Information

Benefits at Grab:

We care deeply about your well-being and are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• Protect and provide for your loved ones with peace of mind, knowing we have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Craft a benefits package that suits your unique needs and aspirations with GrabFlex, because we believe in empowering you to thrive.
• Embrace the magic of new life and create lasting memories with your family through Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Life can be overwhelming, but you're never alone. Our confidential Grabber Assistance Programme is here to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Your well-being is our priority. Benefit from our holistic well-being initiatives through Wellbeing@Grab, including health programmes, informative webinars, and vibrant carnivals.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with our FlexWork arrangements, allowing you to adapt and thrive in your personal and professional life.

We’ve got many different benefits hyper localised in each country. Speak to your recruiter during your interview to find out more.

What we stand for at Grab:

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. If you require accommodations to fully participate in the recruitment process, you are encouraged to include your request(s) when applying.

We deliver the greatest impact and ideas when we bring together diverse perspectives. It is what enables us to spread opportunities to Grabbers and our partners. It’s not a box-ticking exercise; it’s who we are.

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