As the UX Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Wealth Management through innovative design. You will drive initiatives that directly impact our clients’ success while building a culture of excellence around user experience. If you are passionate about making complex financial tools simple and engaging, we want to hear from you!
To apply: Please submit your resume and a portfolio highlighting relevant UX work, especially within financial services and Salesforce-integrated solutions.
This role is located in St. Louis, MO and is hybrid with 3 days per week onsite.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced User Experience (UX) Lead to join our innovative team specializing in financial services. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on designer and strategist, passionate about crafting intuitive, impactful tools and solutions for our clients. This role requires a proven track record in leading UX initiatives, particularly within the financial sector, and a strong ability to design, prototype, and implement user-centric products.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the UX strategy and vision for financial service tools and our advisor platform, ensuring best-in-class user experiences.
- Be hands-on in the design process, from user research and journey mapping to wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product managers, and developers to translate business goals into effective digital experiences.
- Design and implement solutions that integrate seamlessly with Salesforce and other core financial systems.
- Utilize prototyping tools such as Figma to rapidly iterate and validate design concepts.
- Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for best practices across the organization.
- Mentor and eventually build a high-performing UX team to scale design excellence.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, and emerging technologies relevant to financial services UX.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 7+ years of experience in user experience design, with a substantial portion in the financial services industry.
- Proven experience leading UX initiatives and teams, with a demonstrated ability to deliver successful projects end-to-end.
- Hands-on expertise with Salesforce platforms and workflows.
- Advanced proficiency in prototyping tools such as Figma (and others like Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD is a good substitute).
- Strong portfolio showcasing practical, user-centric design solutions for complex financial products or services.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and drive projects with minimal supervision.
- Experience building and scaling UX teams.
- An understanding of financial services regulations and compliance considerations and how to help meet using design.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $170,000 - 190,000 Base Salary Compensation Range. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
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About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Focus Financial Partners is a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides unrivaled access to best practices, resources, and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with wealth management, benefit and investment consulting services. Focus partner firms maintain their operational independence, while they benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices of the market leader to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus Financial Partners, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
