Head of User Research

MEX Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

MEX Group in Dubai is looking for a Head of User Research to lead efforts in understanding customer needs and preferences in the fintech space. This role involves conducting user research studies, synthesizing feedback, and generating insights for both product and marketing teams. The candidate should have a strong background in user research and excellent communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to influence key decisions and build the research function from the ground up. Visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in user research for consumer products.
• Ability to translate research into actionable product recommendations.
• Experience organizing feedback from multiple channels into insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct user research studies for product development.
• Test prototypes and features with users throughout the development process.
• Organize and synthesize customer feedback from all sources.

Skills

User research for consumer products

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Usability testing

Communication skills

Job description

Head of User Research

Be the voice of the customer at MultiBank. Lead user research across product and marketing to ensure we build and promote experiences that traders actually want and need.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and conduct user research studies for product development
• Test prototypes and features with users throughout the development process
• Organize and synthesize customer feedback from all sources (support, reviews, sales, social)
• Create actionable insights for product, design, and marketing teams
• Build research processes and frameworks that scale across the organization
• Conduct usability testing on existing and new features
• Run market research to inform positioning and messaging
• Partner with marketing on campaign testing and optimization
• Build systems for continuous customer feedback collection
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in user research for consumer products
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Ability to translate research into actionable product recommendations
• Knowledge of usability testing and design research practices
• Experience organizing feedback from multiple channels into insights
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings to various audiences
• Hands‑on approach with ability to conduct research directly
• Understanding of trading, fintech, or crypto products preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where research informs rapid decisions

Why MultiBank:

• Shape product strategy through user insights during major platform transformation
• Work across both crypto and CFD products
• Build research function from ground up
• Direct access to leadership and impact on decisions
• Dubai-based with visa sponsorship

To Apply:

Share examples of research you’ve conducted and how it influenced product decisions. Include your approach to organizing and prioritizing customer feedback.