Behavioral Scientist / Researcher

Role Overview:

The User Researcher is responsible for generating deep, psychology-backed insights into user behavior, motivations, and decision-making within fintech and digital financial products. The role focuses on applying behavioral science, cognitive psychology, and quantitative/qualitative research methods to uncover latent user needs and translate them into actionable inputs for design, product, and business strategy.

• Conduct in-depth moderated and unmoderated user interviews using psychological frameworks (e.g., Prospect Theory, Cognitive Dissonance, System 1 & 2) to uncover latent motivations, emotional drivers, and behavioral barriers.
• Design, deploy, and analyze quantitative research studies (surveys, questionnaires, experiments) grounded in validated psychological models such as Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Big Five Personality Traits, and Self-Determination Theory.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights by identifying underlying cognitive and behavioral patterns (e.g., loss aversion, anchoring bias, trust erosion).
• Translate research findings into structured outputs such as personas, mental models, journey maps, and behavioral frameworks that predict user behavior.
• Test UI/UX prototypes through usability and concept validation studies using tools like Figma, Maze, and UserTesting, leveraging models such as Fogg's Behavior Model.