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ETF UX Design Initiatives

Improving usability, visibility, and consistency across a complex family of ETF operational tools.

My roleLead UX Designer · UX strategy, research, interaction and visual design, usability, design systems

Operational overview

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ACTIVE128
REVIEW24
EXCEPTIONS07

Project overview

Designing from the operating model out.

During my tenure at BNY, I led and supported multiple UX initiatives for ETF operational tools. The work ranged from early concept exploration and workflow research through high-fidelity design, usability testing, and implementation support. In parallel, I maintained the ETF UI Library and Style Guide used by development teams.

The challenge

Complex work was getting in the way of good decisions.

  • Dense operational tools made high-volume work difficult to scan and prioritize.
  • Filtering and navigation patterns varied across applications.
  • Basket status, exceptions, approvals, and negotiation activity were fragmented.
  • Teams needed reusable standards that could scale across a global ETF platform.

The work

Key projects and contributions

01

Order Summary Blotter

Redesigned the filter panel and top-filter layout through several iterations. Usability testing with operations users helped reduce clicks, improve scanability, and speed up order retrieval.

02

Intelligent Basket Builder

Led user research and designed interaction flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for an API-accessible basket construction workflow connecting asset managers, liquidity providers, and operations teams.

03

Metrics Dashboard

Designed a centralized view of basket and order status, global flow by region, issuer activity, and totals by asset style—supporting faster monitoring, exception management, and decision-making.

04

ePulse and Command Center

Developed redesign concepts that clarified navigation and integrated real-time information more effectively for traders and operations teams.

05

Notification Center

Designed the landing page, notification-creation flow, details view, and subscription management—centralizing alerts and giving users better control.

06

ETF UI Library and Style Guide

Expanded standards for numeric formats, filters, sorting, tables, modals, templates, and layouts. Partnered with developers through reviews, documentation, and Jira feedback loops.

Outcome

A clearer operating model—not just a cleaner interface.

The initiatives improved operational efficiency, reduced user error, and strengthened consistency across ETF applications. They also created a reusable design foundation for future platform growth, balancing immediate workflow improvements with long-term product scale.

ImpactGlobal Custodian Industry Leaders Award · ETF Initiative of the Year
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