Sr. UX Researcher
Posted
$130,000 – $150,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives that bridge complex trading workflows and intuitive product design.
- Apply a variety of research methodologies, from generative to evaluative, to uncover user needs, validate solutions, and optimize the trading experience.
- Conduct deep research into trader psychology, decision-making under pressure, and automation workflows.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate insights into user-centered solutions.
- Advocate for research-backed decision-making, ensuring UX is grounded in user needs rather than assumptions.
Soft Skills
UX ResearchGenerative ResearchEvaluative ResearchConcept ValidationBehavioral ResearchQuantitative ResearchUsability StudiesWorkflow OptimizationUser StorytellingCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementPresentation SkillsData-Driven StorytellingFintechTradingBehavioral EconomicsCognitive PsychologyAgileReal-Time Data VisualizationRisk Management Tools
Benefits
- 401k
- Dental
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vision
Culture
Professional DevelopmentEmployee RecognitionCross-Functional TeamsUser-CenteredAgile/Scrum
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About NinjaTrader
Industry: fintech
Size: medium
NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, empowering over 2 million traders with cutting-edge products and services to navigate financial markets. The company provides award-winning software and brokerage services, continuously innovating and modernizing the futures industry.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $130,000 – $150,000 USD
Bonus: 12% annual target bonus based on individual (50%) and company/team performance (50%)
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