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Senior Associate, Qualitative UX Researcher, Field Experience

New York Life Insurance Co 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

Onsite $90,000 - $128,500 Full-time Senior

New York Life is seeking a Qualitative UX Researcher to drive user-centered decisions through rigorous research, ensuring digital tools are intuitive and effective for field forces. The role involves partnering with design and product teams, conducting research, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive research plans aligned to product objectives and organizational priorities
  • Conduct research sessions with professionalism and methodological rigor
  • Synthesize qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with designers, product managers, and stakeholders
  • Partner with analytics teams to integrate qualitative insights with quantitative data

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Communications, Design, or related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience conducting qualitative UX research
  • Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute end-to-end research studies
  • Experience working with unmoderated research tools and design tools
  • Strong moderation, interviewing, and facilitation skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Life and family support
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

Key Skills

Qualitative UX research User-centered design Research planning and execution Data analysis and synthesis Stakeholder management Communication and presentation Figma Design tools Unmoderated research tools Moderation and interviewing Facilitation Collaboration and teamwork Agile methodologies Design thinking User research Usability testing A/B testing Prototyping Wireframing Design systems

About New York Life Insurance Co

For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime. As a mutual company we hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and integrity. We’re committed to improving local communities through a culture of giving and volunteerism, supported by our own New York Life Foundation. Join a company that values development, career growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally. Your life. New York Life. More powerful, togetherᵀᴹ. Insurance • Investments • Retirement • Advisory Services New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Investments are offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency. Advisory services are offered through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. NYLIFE Securit

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