Junior UX/UI Designer

About the company

Since the 1940s, Citco has delivered specialized financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinational businesses, and private clients around the world. With more than 6,000 employees across 45 countries, the organization focuses on innovative solutions that keep pace with changing client needs and on providing high-quality service. Ongoing investment in learning helps employees build strong expertise, and community-focused corporate social responsibility programs create work that is both meaningful and rewarding. Joining Citco means entering an environment that supports both personal growth and professional advancement.

About the role

Established in 2024, Citco’s Experience Design group was formed to create enterprise impact through a high-standard design practice. The team works across the business to support customer experience, digital transformation, process and organizational design, and product development. Its goal is to make design a key contributor to business results. As a Junior UX/UI Designer, you will be part of a global design team contributing to a variety of product and strategic initiatives, participating in the full design cycle from discovery and ideation through prototyping, testing, refinement, and launch. The role is based in Toronto and may involve occasional international travel to other Citco locations. You will report to the Design Director and collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and refine requirements to shape simpler and more intuitive user experiences.
• Create user flows, wireframes, detailed visual designs, and prototypes that clearly express design concepts.
• Run concept reviews and usability testing, then apply feedback to improve future iterations.
• Work in an agile, iterative way with minimal documentation when needed.
• Present design reasoning and decisions clearly to product and delivery teams.
• Build strong working relationships and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure technical feasibility while keeping user experience at the center.
• Collaborate with fellow designers to exchange ideas and strengthen design practice across the organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or certificate in HCI, Design, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year of professional design experience for consumer or enterprise web applications.
• Strong design ability and working knowledge of Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, Balsamiq, or similar tools.
• Exposure to design thinking and standard user-centered design methodologies.
• Genuine interest in strong product design and creating refined user experiences.
• Experience designing responsive enterprise web applications.
• Exposure to working with a design system is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a UX Designer role or similar is required.
• A results-driven, proactive mindset and the ability to work well in teams.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities and coordinate with several teams in an agile environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design process, problem-solving approach, and high-quality visual design.
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.

Additional information

The salary range for this position is CAD 67,000 to CAD 89,000 per year.

This posting refers to an existing vacancy, and the company is also building a candidate pool for future opportunities.

Citco offers a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help employees succeed at work while managing personal needs. Specific benefits may vary by location.

The company values diversity and actively seeks to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds. Its inclusive culture is intended to encourage innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations can be provided upon request throughout the selection process.

The position may require some international travel to other Citco locations.