User Researcher

User Researcher JD:: LEAP

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented User Research Associate/Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding user needs, behaviours, and motivations through various research methods. Your insights will guide business decisions.

The charter for this role will include:

• Conduct user research using methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather valuable insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Analyze gathered data to identify trends and patterns in user behaviors, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Business, and Product teams to integrate user insights into the user funnel and optimize product strategies.
• Advocate for the user by presenting research findings to stakeholders and ensuring that user-centric decisions are made at every stage of product development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in user research to continuously improve research methodologies and processes.

Ideal Persona would:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Proficient in a variety of research methods and tools (e.g., usability testing software, survey tools).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present research findings to stakeholders.

Everyone at Leap is entrepreneurial, moves fast and operates with extreme ownership.

There is minimal management and extreme autonomy.

If the above defines you, you will fit in snugly.

What is Leap?

Leap is a global student mobility platform that empowers students’ aspirations for a global career and education

We have built this and this and this

We work at the exciting intersection of fintech & edtech

And we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented students!

How far along are we?

We are the leaders in our space by a mile!

We are backed by Sequoia, Jungle Ventures, Owl Ventures & Harvard!

Read the latest fundraise news here

Who are we as people?

We have a lean, rockstar team.

We have come this far with a lean team because we love to increase the talent density with every new member we add. Yes, we are more picky than the usual company.

We hire slowly and deliberately

You can meet our founders here -> Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh

Arnav tweets here

What will you be doing?

We are now building our leadership team and would love to engage

This is a great time to join the rocketship and participate in the upside -

Broadly,

• You will have tearing-your-hair level complex & challenging problems to solve
• With massive upside if you solve them
• In a super fast paced environment that will challenge you
• With enough resources to be audacious
• And mentorship from an experienced founding team

Your move !:)

• Having a busy week? - Simply apply here
• Want to skip the queue? - Take out a few mins and write a standout email to us at anjali.mishra@leapfinance.com