Senior UX/UI Designer

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco is seeking a UX/UI Designer to join their Global Design group in Toronto. This role involves delivering user-centric solutions through prototypes, visual designs, and collaborative workshops. The ideal candidate will possess strong creative and analytical skills, a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and proficiency in tools like Figma and FigJam. Experience in the financial services sector is preferred, as you will contribute significantly to innovative product design.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desired.
• Prior relevant experience as a UX/UI Designer or equivalent is required.
• Ability to apply design principles to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver UX/UI activities through prototypes, wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs.
• Lead business workshops, capture requirements, and map user journeys.
• Translate business problems into clear design tasks and communicate these effectively.

Skills

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Visual design

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, Design, or similar discipline

Tools

Figma

FigJam

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance, and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team and Business Line:

World-class software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment and financial services spaces. Through our network of global development centers, Citco invests heavily in technology innovation to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.

The UX/UI Designer will join a Global Design group that contributes to a range of product and strategic initiatives by participating in every aspect of the design process, from discovery and ideation, to prototyping, testing, iterating, and product launch.

The position is based in Toronto and may require some international travel to other CITCO locations. The UX/UI Designer will report to the Design Director and interact with business stakeholders and technical groups.

Qualifications

• Passionate, creative, and detail-oriented system thinker and visual designer that enjoys working in a fast-paced program that leverages the Agile delivery process.
• Able to apply design principles to complex problems (from ideation to detailed design).
• Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, Design, or similar discipline, or the equivalent education and experience.
• Proficient with prototyping tools such as Figma, FigJam, or alternatives.
• Prior relevant experience as a UX/UI Designer or equivalent is required.
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desired.

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your role:

• Deliver UX/UI activities through prototypes, wireframes, user flows, service blueprints, and high-fidelity designs.
• Create research-driven, compelling user experiences and bring them to life with engaging visual design.
• Lead business workshops, capture requirements, map user journeys, and create service blueprints.
• Thoughtfully simplify and distill complex processes into intuitive and elegant UI.
• Work with the design system champions to ensure UI/UX consistency across the products.
• Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing specifications.
• Be an analytical thinker and creative designer who can grasp user needs and solve problems.
• Translate business problems and ideas into clear design tasks and communicate these to product/platform owners, engineering, and end-users.
• Advocate for prioritization of design-centered changes, refinements, and improvements.
• Operate in an iterative mode with light documentation when required.