Senior UX-Designer (Stockholm or Umeå)

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. If you are someone who enjoys working in a results-driven and high-performing international culture and thrives in a creative and dynamic environment, this role is for you!
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior UX designer to join our team, placed either in Stockholm or Umeå. You will be working closely with other teams in the organization to provide the best possible user experience for our client and internal end-users, especially targeting our new markets which entail innovation initiatives targeting segments outside the financial sector.
As a UX-designer, you see yourself as the glue between developers, requirement specialists, product owners, and end-users, and you enjoy the challenge of creating excellent user experiences based on high technical requirements. In the role as a senior designer, you will support more junior individuals in their work to deliver our world-class technology solutions.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for:
Design user-centric experiences that meet users’ needs as well as business and technical requirements
Scope, plan, and lead UX activities from start to finish – setting the direction, and identifying and solving problems
Conduct user research, user testing, and workshops and apply the findings in design and requirements.
Pedagogically communicate findings and ideas internally, and as well with external clients, to educate and spread knowledge about UX/UI concepts and ways of working
UX strategy and vision for the current product portfolio as well as innovation initiatives within Market Technology
Stay updated on the latest developments and trends within digital design and share your knowledge with the rest of the team

You will bring:
A degree in Interaction Design or equivalent
Some years of experience in areas relating to UX design, preferably with experience in leading UX activities
A deep understanding of applying common UX-centric methods, such as wireframing, Personas, User Journey Mapping, User Testing, etc.
Abilities to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a high pace environment

It would be great if you have:
Experience from working in a company working with large scale, highly distributed systems, with high transaction volumes and which are data-intensive
Proficiency in Figma or equivalent prototyping tools
A basic understanding of Front end development, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, etc
An understanding and knowledge of the financial market

Does this sound like you?
This is a full-time position located in Stockholm or Umeå, Sweden. Please submit your application in English no later than May 20, 2020. If you have a portfolio, feel free to add that to your application as well. If you have any questions regarding, do not hesitate to reach out to askEMEArecruiters@nasdaq.com
To learn more about our business, visit business.nasdaq.com and check out more about our Life at Nasdaq here.