Roles &

Responsibilities 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. The role ensures user-centric, evidence-based decision-making across the organization.

A - Minimum required Accountabilities for this role-

- 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.
- Own end-to-end research execution including study design, participant recruitment, psychometric segmentation, data analysis, and insight storytelling.

B - Additional Accountabilities pertaining to the role-

- Partner closely with design, product, and business teams to convert behavioral insights into bias-aware recommendations, nudges, and experience improvements.




- Monitor fintech and behavioral science trends (e.g., hyperbolic discounting, decision fatigue) through diary studies, ethnographic research, and secondary analysis.
- Support business KPIs such as conversion, engagement, retention, and trust through evidence-backed research inputs.
- Contribute to the development of internal research standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate

- Strong Behavioral Research / Behavioral Insights / Consumer Behavior Research Profiles
- Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 2+ years of experience in Behavioral Research, Consumer Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Science, or Market Research, focusing on understanding user motivations, decision patterns, and digital behavior
- Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience conducting primary and secondary research, including qualitative and quantitative research methods such as interviews, ethnographic studies, surveys, behavioral experiments, and observational research
- Mandatory (Experience 3) : Experience analyzing user behavior patterns, engagement trends, and digital interaction journeys to generate insights that influence product design, feature development, or platform experience improvements
- Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have exposure to data analysis or data mining of user behavior datasets, combining research insights with behavioral data to identify patterns, anomalies, or opportunities for product innovation
- Mandatory (Skills 1): Strong understanding of Behavioral Science principles such as Cognitive Bias, Cognitive Dissonance,



System 1 & System 2 Thinking, Decision Science, or Consumer Psychology
- Mandatory (Skills 2): Experience in testing concepts, prototypes, or product ideas through usability testing, concept validation, or behavioral experimentation to evaluate user response and product effectiveness
- Mandatory (Skills 3): Ability to synthesize research findings into actionable insights, hypotheses, and recommendations for Product, Design, or Business teams
- Mandatory (Skills 4): Basic understanding of UI/UX and digital product journeys, including how users interact with mobile apps or web platforms, though this is not a design role
- Mandatory (Company): Candidates from B2C consumer product organizations where user behavior is closely tracked and analyzed, such as consumer tech, fintech, e-commerce, or digital platforms
- Mandatory (Note):This is not a pure UX Researcher or Data Analyst role. The client is looking for Design Thinking–oriented Behavioral Researchers who combine behavioral science, research methodologies, and behavioral data analysis to generate insights
- Preferred (Skills): Exposure to behavioral experimentation, usability testing, journey analysis, or consumer psychology frameworks used to improve digital product experience
- Preferred (Education): Background in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Cognitive Science, or related fields (BA/MA/MSc/BSc)

Experience: 2–6 years · Work from office · 5 days a week + alternate Saturdays · Notice period up to 30 days

Benefits

Our people define our passion and our audacious, incredibly rewarding achievements. Bajaj Finance Limited is one of India’s most diversified Non-banking financial companies, and among Asia’s top 10 Large workplaces. If you have the drive to get ahead, we can help find you an chance at any of the 500+ locations we’re present in India.

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