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Senior Product Designer, Global Markets, VP

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of product, UX, or enterprise software design experience
  • Experience designing complex workflow-based applications
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating business impact and product thinking
  • Expert proficiency with Figma and modern design tooling

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end product design across strategic Global Markets initiatives
  • Design AI-assisted workflows that improve productivity and decision quality
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to define future-state experiences
  • Transform complex financial processes into intuitive user-centered solutions

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Systems Thinking
  • Research
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Curiosity
  • Innovation

About the company

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Charles River Development

Computer Software / SaaS

Investment and wealth managers, asset owners and insurers in over 30 countries rely on Charles River IMS to manage USD $59 Trillion in assets. Together with State Street’s middle and back office services, Charles River’s cloud-based front office technology forms the foundation of State Street Alpha®. Charles River IMS helps automate and simplify the investment process across asset classes, from portfolio management and risk analytics through trading and post-trade settlement, with integrated compliance and managed data throughout. Charles River for Private Markets helps solve complex data challenges for investors in private credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. Charles River’s partner ecosystem enables clients to access the data, analytics, application and liquidity providers that support their product and asset class mix. With more than 135% increase in headcount over the last 5+ years, Charles River serves clients globally offering 24/7 support. *Statistics as of Q1 2024. Assets are inclusive of clients using the platform for purposes of secondary compliance.

Company details

IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Who we are looking for

Global Markets is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape the next generation of AI-enabled financial products and workflows. This role sits within the Global Markets Design team in London and will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and senior business stakeholders to design complex enterprise platforms used across trading, liquidity, financing, research, analytics, and reporting. We are looking for a strategic designer who combines strong product thinking, systems thinking, and modern AI-assisted design practices to transform how financial professionals work and make decisions.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior Product Designer you will:

  • Lead end-to-end product design across strategic Global Markets initiatives.
  • Design AI-assisted workflows that improve productivity and decision quality.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to define future-state experiences.
  • Transform complex financial processes into intuitive user-centered solutions.
  • Create user journeys, workflows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
  • Drive adoption of enterprise design systems and reusable patterns.
  • Establish design approaches for copilots, agents, and intelligent automation.
  • Use research, analytics, and feedback to validate and evolve solutions.
  • Contribute to design-to-code practices and modern product delivery models.
  • Mentor and support designers across the wider organization.
  • Influence product strategy through user-centered and business-focused thinking.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • Strong systems thinking and ability to simplify complex workflows.
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-enabled product experiences.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively within ambiguity and evolving priorities.
  • Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and improving how teams work.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of product, UX, or enterprise software design experience.
  • Experience designing complex workflow-based applications.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating business impact and product thinking.
  • Expert proficiency with Figma and modern design tooling.
  • Experience working within Agile product development environments.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted design, generative AI, copilots, or agent-based experiences.
  • Financial services, capital markets, trading, or investment industry experience preferred.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation. 

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. 

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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