Sr. Consultant

1 month ago


Boston, United States MFS Investment Management Full time
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

The Sr. Consultant- UX role will be responsible for designing intuitive and efficient user interfaces for our applications and platforms. The incumbent will collaborate closely with cross-functional agile teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and user needs and translate them into user-centric design solutions.
The role will drive user centered design activities/processes to ensure that designated users effectively utilize technology tools for business operations and client engagement while further developing our UX strategy maturity. The role will support usability, online experience, component customization, and client personalization efforts on our technology tools (both desktop and mobile). Additionally, this role is responsible for setting uniform design standards, measuring the adoption of new functionality, and increasing overall user satisfaction and productivity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, key stakeholders, and agile teams to prioritize and gain deep understanding of business needs / technology ecosystem, evolve designs and understand how these translate to implementing UX enhancements and new features.
  • Serve as an UX expert to design compelling user interfaces (wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for desktop and mobile interfaces) for technology applications and platforms utilizing Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design software.
  • Champion design consistency through rigorous adherence to technology guidelines and best practices to ensure a seamless user experience across applications and platforms.
  • Develop detailed user journey maps and personas through user research and existing user journey data.
  • Lead user research initiatives and usability testing sessions to iteratively improve technology designs and participate in external client feedback sessions where needed.
  • Lead roadmap planning and prioritization.
  • Create and evolve design systems in working with agile teams.
  • Perform application heuristic reviews and readouts.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
  • 5-7 years experience.
  • Proven experience as a UX Designer with a focus on technology applications, including supporting a mobile-first approach and responsive design.
  • Proficiency with leading design and UX software, Sketch preferred. Adobe XD desirable.
  • Experience spearheading user research and usability testing initiatives and incorporating feedback into design iterations.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and passion for creating exceptional user experiences within the technology application ecosystem.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in working with Scrum teams and Agile methodology (including partnership with QA Development teams).
  • Experience in presenting and communicating designs to stakeholders.
  • Experience working on enterprise-system applications.
PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Prior experience in the financial services industry or a regulated industry, with a strong preference for candidates who have a background in asset management.
  • Prior experience in B2B user design and experience.
  • Experience with multiple distribution and client facing platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe, Seismic).
#MBLI

At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:
  • Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
  • Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
  • Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
  • Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
  • Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting .

MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision , linked for your reference.


  • Boston, United States IQVIA Full time

    Sr. Principal, Value & Access ConsultingOverviewIQVIA Consulting Services has always been a key organization within IQVIA, providing clients with a wide range of impactful solutions and assets to leverage as well as functioning as a key hub for internal talent development. Today, IQVIA Consulting N.A. employs over 300 team members who partner with our life...


  • Boston, United States Barry-wehmiller Companies Inc. Full time

    About Us: Design Group operates from more than 45 offices in the United States and India, providing engineering, consulting and technical services for the worlds leading companies in the food and beverage, life sciences, advanced technology, industrial and other market sectors. Our nearly 1,500 technical and engineering experts have direct industry...

  • Sr Developers

    2 weeks ago


    Boston, United States Atria Group Full time

    We specialize in Staffing, Consulting, Software Development, and Training along with IT services to small to medium size companies. AG's primary objective is to help companies maximize their IT resources and meet the ever-changing IT needs and challenges. In addition, AG offers enterprise resource planning and enterprise application integration, supply-chain...


  • Boston, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunity At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Investor Advice Solutions consists of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Centralized Service & Operations and Wealth...


  • Boston, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Investor Advice Solutions consists of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Centralized Service & Operations and Wealth...


  • Boston, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Investor Advice Solutions consists of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Centralized Service & Operations and Wealth...


  • Boston, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.Investor Advice Solutions consists of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Centralized Service & Operations and Wealth Strategies...


  • Boston, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career.  Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Investor Advice Solutions consists of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Centralized Service & Operations and Wealth...


  • Boston, United States ITmPowered, LLC Full time

    Sr. IT Auditor Consultant, Hospital Medical Device IT Controls Be on the frontlines of Technology Risk in the emerging area of Medical Device Cybersecurity! A large national hospital network can have over 350,000 connected medical devices. Many of these interconnected devices (hospital imaging equipment, patient monitoring, IV pumps, blood spinners.) and...

  • Sr. Consultant

    1 month ago


    Boston, United States MFS Investment Management Full time

    At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions...


  • Boston, United States Esri Full time

    In this role, you will leverage your change management experience to help organizations achieve and accelerate their geospatial objectives. An energetic and resourceful individual is needed to partner with Esri customers and account teams to develop change management solutions to address the people aspect of successful technology implementations that...


  • Boston, United States Kimberlite Full time

    We will rely on you to: Manage, with minimal guidance, multiple NetSuite support and software engagements across a wide variety of verticals while simultaneously building client relationships and developing business opportunities for the SquareWorks professional services team.  Specific duties include: Prepare for and run recurring and ad-hoc client...


  • Boston, United States Saviance Full time

    Job Title: Sr. Data Architect- Data.World Specialist Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States -Flexible to travel if required Duration: 06-12+ Month contract About BigRio: BigRio is a remote technology consulting firm headquartered in Boston. We deliver a range of solutions including custom machine learning/AI integrations and data warehousing and...

  • Sr. Tax Accountant

    6 days ago


    Boston, United States Robert Half Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionI have partnered with a technology / hardware group that is seeking at Sr. Tax Accountant. This group is rapidly growing, and the tax work is complex and interesting. They are working on a hybrid office schedule, and it compensates between $110 - 125K + bonus. Please message me on linkedin or email me at john.holtman@roberthalf...

  • Sr. Process Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Boston, United States Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc Full time

    About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine...


  • boston, United States HireMinds Full time

    Sr. Scientist, Immunology Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid) HireMinds is seeking your talent as a Senior Scientist with expertise in immunology and translational pharmacology to support the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune regulation. In this role you’ll focus on regulatory T cell biology and autoimmunity, advancing...


  • Boston, United States HireMinds Full time

    Sr. Scientist, Immunology Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid) HireMinds is seeking your talent as a Senior Scientist with expertise in immunology and translational pharmacology to support the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune regulation. In this role you’ll focus on regulatory T cell biology and autoimmunity, advancing...


  • Boston, United States HireMinds Full time

    Sr. Scientist, Immunology Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid) HireMinds is seeking your talent as a Senior Scientist with expertise in immunology and translational pharmacology to support the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune regulation. In this role you’ll focus on regulatory T cell biology and autoimmunity, advancing...


  • boston, United States HireMinds Full time

    Sr. Scientist, Immunology Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid) HireMinds is seeking your talent as a Senior Scientist with expertise in immunology and translational pharmacology to support the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting immune regulation. In this role you’ll focus on regulatory T cell biology and autoimmunity, advancing...


  • Boston, United States Saviance Full time

    Job Title: Sr. Angular/Node Developer Location: Remote-- East Coast Hours Duration: 6+ Months Contract bout BigRio: BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver solutions ranging from: custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning/AI integrations. We are a one-stop...