Senior Vice President, Product Design

BNY • New York, NY

3d • $102,000 - $228,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. As a design leader, you’ll shape experiences that influence millions of users worldwide — simplifying complexity and building trust in global finance. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Product Designer to join our Fund and Investor Solutions team. This role is based in New York, NY.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with experience working with, defining, and designing complex systems to bring creativity, strategic insight, and user-centered thinking to our team. This role requires an individual who excels in collaboration, design execution, and the ability to drive impactful user experiences.

Requirements

• User-Centered Design
• Journey Mapping
• Interaction and UI Design
• Proficiency in Design Tools
• Design System Knowledge
• Complex Systems Knowledge
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Effective Communication and Storytelling
• Mentorship and Leadership
• A portfolio is required to be considered for this position
• A portfolio is required and should demonstrate strong interaction design, systems thinking, and experience working in complex or ambiguous problem spaces. A Figma link with view access is acceptable.
• Typically, a candidate at this level will have 10–12 years of experience designing digital products, including time spent on complex, enterprise, or regulated systems.
• Prior domain expertise is less important than demonstrated ability to learn new domains and apply strong design principles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a user-first approach, ensuring all design choices address user needs, behaviors, and insights from research. Drive a seamless and intuitive product experience by deeply understanding our users.
• Map and analyze end-to-end user journeys across customers, operations, servicing teams and systems to identify pain points, key moments, and opportunities for improvement. Use journey maps to align teams on a shared vision of user needs, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience at each stage.
• Demonstrates mastery in designing complex web interfaces and workflows, creating products that are both highly functional and visually engaging. Skilled in developing intuitive layouts, navigation patterns, and interaction models for intricate systems. Thoughtfully uses animation and micro-interactions to guide users, making complex tasks more approachable and enhancing the overall product experience.
• Possess advanced skills in tools such as Figma and Miro, to create high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that clearly communicate interaction models and UI specifications.
• Experience with and contribute to a global design system that ensures visual consistency across interfaces. Develop workflow patterns and components that can then be reused by other teams.
• Bring an understanding of the unique challenges of designing and maintaining complex systems, with an ability to distill intricate requirements into clear design solutions that facilitate user understanding and interaction.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design efforts with business goals, transforming complex requirements into clear, functional design solutions that respect technical constraints.
• Articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse stakeholders, making complex ideas accessible. Use storytelling to engage others in the product vision, fostering alignment and enthusiasm.
• Skilled in guiding junior designers, providing constructive feedback, and elevating team standards. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed