UX Design Analyst

Company Description
PortfolioFuture is an independent fund discovery and intelligence company focused on ETFs and mutual funds. The team uses empirical research to evaluate and rank funds, helping investors and financial advisors understand portfolio alternatives and the true value funds add. PortfolioFuture analyzes fund substitution, relative performance, and investable return decomposition to support data-driven portfolio decisions. For asset managers, the company connects independent fund research with portfolio and ownership intelligence to highlight credible competitive positions and distribution opportunities. All research is strictly independent, with no commercial relationships influencing rankings, conclusions, or the funds surfaced.
Role Description
The UX Design Analyst internship is a remote role focused on improving the usability and clarity of PortfolioFuture’s digital products and research interfaces. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing user journeys, conducting UX research, and translating complex financial concepts into intuitive workflows and visual structures. The intern will collaborate with product, design, and research teams to create wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and interaction patterns that support fund discovery and portfolio analysis. The role also involves reviewing user feedback and analytics to propose design refinements, documenting UX recommendations, and contributing to an accessible, inclusive user experience. This is an internship position with a focus on gaining hands-on experience in a data- and research-driven product environment.
Qualifications
Foundational UX skills, including user journey mapping, wireframing, and interaction design, with familiarity in tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar platforms.
Experience or coursework in user research methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys) and the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into design decisions.
Strong visual design and information architecture abilities, including organizing complex data sets into clear layouts, dashboards, or responsive interfaces.
Analytical mindset with comfort working around data, metrics, and research reports; exposure to finance or investing concepts is beneficial but not required.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining design rationale to cross-functional partners in a concise, structured way.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and accept feedback constructively in an iterative design process.
Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a program in UX design, human-computer interaction, psychology, design, or a related field is preferred.
Demonstrated interest in user-centered design and a portfolio or samples that showcase problem-solving, process, and outcomes.

Work arrangement
Yes