GBM - Investment Banking Engineering, Associate, UX Designer, NYC

Investment Banking Engineering, UX Designer, Associate, New York City

Investment Banking

The Investment Banking business (IB) works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

Goldman Sachs Engineering Culture

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets

Engineering is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here!

About the Role:

The Investment Banking Experience Design team is seeking a Product Designer to join our small but passionate team. As a member of the Experience Design team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our flagship products. This role requires a blend of creative vision, leadership and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research to understand business goals and user needs, gaining insights that can inform design decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to ideate, validate, and implement designs in a fast-paced environment.
• Rapidly convert output from ideation sessions into mid/high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Adhere to the firm's design system while pushing the boundaries to innovate within established guidelines.
• Craft clear, concise UX copy that is consistent across platforms and enhances user experience.
• Stay updated on the latest UX trends and best practices.
  
  

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of product design experience, preferably in enterprise software or financial services.
• A portfolio of product design that demonstrates the ability to solve complex design problems and possesses a keen eye for typography, layout, and general design principles.
• Proficient in Figma, especially in auto layout and component creation.
• Fast learner who can quickly grasp domain knowledge and understand complex business workflows.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design rationale effectively, align with cross-functional partners, and tell compelling stories to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while valuing teamwork.
• A self-starter who possesses intrinsic motivation to explore innovative ideas, challenge conventional approaches, and continuously seek opportunities for improvement and learning.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to better understand implementation constraints and enhance design feasibility.
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies for measuring UX success and a proven track record of using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions.
• Passionate for metrics and analytics, with the ability to leverage data in designing solutions that drive user adoption and satisfaction.