Senior User Researcher in Chicago, IL
Plan, conduct and evaluate appropriate research (field observation, contextual interviewing, task analysis, usability testing, competitive analysis, industry trends, social trends, stakeholder interviewers) to uncover customer needs and define context of project. Translate research findings into user personas, scenarios of use and concept models for web site or application.
Understand what users of business unit web products need and want to do in the context of those products, and ensure the development of the interfaces for those products best serve user needs. Create or works with graphic designers to develop materials for testing (paper prototypes, electronic click-through prototypes, live system testing, etc.). Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate usability testing for different phases of projects. Evaluate and translate research findings into actionable insights and design improvements.
Create user-centered site architecture documentation (including interaction models, site navigation, information structuring, labeling and searching systems). Develop prioritized recommendations for user testing and performance measurement for web site or application. Interface with graphic designers to translate architecture into the look-and-feel of interfaces.
Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events. Complete other related duties as assigned, support the Company’s Diversity programs. Experience:
HSBC Compensation
HSBC is a pay for performance company with policies and programs designed to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable compensation based on performance. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, develop and retain the very best people.
HSBC Benefits
We are proud of our comprehensive flexible benefit program. Our program allows our employees to select the features that make the most sense for their individual and/or dependent(s) needs. Our benefit features include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, stock option purchase plan, and a competitive time off program.