Head of Design (mfd)

Who we are

flatexDEGIRO SE operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern in-house state-of-the-art technology customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable us to continuously improve our service offering for clients and to set leading standards in terms of product price and platform quality.

With more than 3 million customer accounts and more than 63 million securities transactions processed in 2024 flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in times of bank consolidation growing digitalization and the immanent need of millions of Europeans to take their financial future into their own hands flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further profitable growth.

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This is what youll do:

• Lead inspire and develop a diverse team of Product UX Designers and UX Copywriters fostering creativity collaboration and excellence.
• Define and execute a UX strategy based on user insights and aligned with flatexDEGIROs business goals.
• Drive the end-to-end design process from discovery to delivery ensuring exceptional user experience and consistent platform design quality.
• Champion the adoption and evolution of our design system across all brands to accelerate time-to-market and strengthen our design consistency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product Tech Marketing and Brand) to ensure our brand identity is seamlessly reflected across platforms.
• Propose and implement design visions for strategic high-impact initiatives creating both low- and high-fidelity designs and prototypes.
• Establish an evidence-based design culture through qualitative and quantitative research usability testing and user feedback.
• Partner with C-level stakeholders to shape the future of our platform design and user experience direction.
• Set strategic goals for your team monitor progress and promote a culture of designing for high-quality user-centric products.
• Oversee personnel appraisals career development and resource planning within the design organization.

You bring us these skills:

• Education: Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing design processes and outcomes ideally within Finance/Brokerage
• Proven experience working in agile product development environments.
• Deep proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma Sketch or Adobe XD.
• Strong command of user research methodologies usability testing and UX best practices.
• Solid knowledge of collaboration tools (Jira Confluence Microsoft Office etc.).
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (German or Dutch are a plus).

Your mindset:

• Strategic thinker with high technical affinity and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Diplomatic leader with outstanding communication conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Independent reliable and structured working style combined with creativity and openness to innovation.
• Passionate about user advocacy and a customer-centric approach to product design.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• High integrity persistence and willingness to support the companys dynamic growth.
• Leadership presence that motivates teams inspires excellence and creates a shared vision for outstanding user experience.

Interested This is what we offer you

• Promise of a good work and personal life balance
• 30 days paid leave
• Mobility Benefit:Employer subsidy for the Job Ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• E-Mobility Benefit: leasing e-bikes & e-scooters at a reduced rate(after the end of the probationary period)
• Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
• 100% coverage KITA costs incl. food (after the end of the probationary period)
• Company pension plan (after the end of the probationary period)
• A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
• A competitive salary and a yearly voluntary Bonus
• A lot of freedom executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
• The opportunity to participate in a new enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

To make your life easier

You get the freedom to work flexible. Meaning you dont have to work in our office every day but we like it if you do of course! Its fun to come in and mingle with your colleagues. There is also fruit good coffee drinks & snacks every day. To make comfortable we offer a company laptop and screen and headphones. You also have the option of choosing between the Pluxee Benefits Pass worth 50 or the EGYM Wellpass - customizable according to your individual needs and wishes.

Want to invite your friends to work for us as well A generous referral bonus will be yours if they get hired so spread the word once you start!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity color religion age sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other legally protected status. flatexDEGIRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

flatexDEGIRO Bank SE
Mattheos Savvidis
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