Director UX Research

Questrade Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Toronto is seeking a Director of UX Research to lead a dynamic team. The role focuses on understanding customer behaviors and preferences, driving strategic insights to enhance product experience. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a firm grounding in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Join us to inspire change and elevate customer experience through impactful research.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing resources

Paid vacation and personal days

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading customer experience.
• Experience in hiring, managing, and mentoring research teams.
• Ability to influence product strategy and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse team of mixed-methods researchers.
• Maximize the impact of UX research on product strategy.
• Define and implement a customer feedback program.
• Oversee qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
• Translate insights into compelling stories.

Skills

Mixed-Methods Expertise

Strong People Leadership

Exceptional Collaboration and Communication

Strategic Problem Solving

Open Mind to AI

Tools

Qualtrics

Medallia

Amplitude

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5M9, Canada

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

Director UX Research — Position Overview

We’re looking for our next Director UX Research. Cou ld It Be You?

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) is hiring a Director to lead our UX Research team. The Director of UX Research will lead our efforts to deeply understand our customers, their behaviours, needs, and preferences. This role is crucial for driving customer-centric strategies and ensuring that the customer’s voice is at the forefront of our decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong analytical background, proven track record of mixed method approaches to customer research, exceptional communication skills, ability to collaborate with product teams, and a passion for uncovering actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance customer experience. We’re on a mission to help millions of Canadians achieve their financial goals by helping them take control of their financial destiny.

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What You’ll Lead

• Guide and Inspire Your Team: Manage a diverse team of mixed-methods researchers and service designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. Naturally you will inspire other team members throughout the organization.
• Advance our Strategic Vision for UX Research: Maximize the impact of ux research on product strategy, design decisions, and getting to know our customers more deeply.
• Evolve and Integrate our Voice of Customer Program: Define and implement a comprehensive voice of customer program that ensures customer feedback is rigorously collected, analyzed, and integrated into our product development process.
• Lead Research Initiatives: Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research initiatives, including surveys, customer interviews, co-design workshops, and market research. You will be at the centre for supporting your team in influencing and improving customer experiences by turning feedback into actionable business insights.
• Insight Communication and Storytelling: Translate data and customer insights into compelling and memorable stories that reveal truths and inspire teams around the organization to care and take action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Product Design, Engineering, and Marketing and embed customer-centricity into every stage of our product lifecycles. Ensure that customer insights are integrated into decisions, product development, and potential marketing campaigns.
• Champion the Customer: Advocate for our customers, ensuring their voice is heard and understood throughout the organization.

So are YOU our next Director UX Research? You are if you…

What You’ll Bring

We believe in the power of potential, not just qualifications. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still want to hear from you! We value diverse skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply—let’s see what you bring to the table!

• Mixed-Methods Expertise: You balance deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with a passion for building a thriving mixed-methods practice.
• Strong People Leadership: You have significant experience hiring, managing, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing research teams. You excel at fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment where researchers can thrive. You celebrate successes and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous growth.
• Exceptional Collaboration and Communication: You have an ability to articulate rationales with confidence to diverse audiences and influence strategic decisions for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You build strong, productive relationships through clear communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to shared success.
• Strategic Problem Solving: You are a critical thinker, able to dissect complex problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop innovative research strategies that align with business objectives.
• An Open Mind to AI: You strategically and sensibly leverage AI as a tool for enhancing research methodologies, identifying novel insights, and driving innovation while maintaining a critical perspective on its application.
• 8+ years of experience leading customer experience, with a track record of leading research initiatives and teams.
• Proven track record of leading research teams within a fast-paced, large, digital product environment
• Demonstrated experience influencing product strategy and design decisions through impactful research insights
• Familiarity with CX tools such as (but not limited to): Qualtrics, Medallia, Amplitude, Python, Power BI, Tableau.
• Experience with FinTech is a bonus!

Compensation Information: The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

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Additionally, the organization notes: Questrade Financial Group of Companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5M9, Canada