Gloria Petron
About Gloria Petron
Gloria Petron is the Vice President at Jefferies, specializing in user experience and data analytics, with extensive experience in UX design and research across multiple financial institutions.
Company
Gloria Petron currently holds the position of Vice President at Jefferies Financial Group. She has been with the company since 2019, working in New York City. At Jefferies, she focuses on Enterprise UX for Equities, Fixed Income, and Investment Banking.
Title
Gloria Petron is the Vice President at Jefferies, specializing in user experience and data analytics. In her role, she manages a global team of eight people, ensuring effective collaboration and innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Gloria Petron studied at Pratt Institute where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Graphics. Her education included studying 3D Animation and Computer Graphics from 1992 to 1994. She is skilled in a variety of design and research tools, including Axure, iRise, Balsamiq, Fireworks, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Background
Gloria Petron has a diverse background in user experience and interaction design. She previously worked at UBS as US Team Lead, Central Services UX, and Senior User Experience Researcher & Designer. Her earlier roles include Senior Interaction Designer, VP at Chase, and Interaction Designer at Citibank. She also served as President at NYC UXPA and has extensive experience as a User Experience Research & Design Consultant for Weil Gotshal and Manges.
Achievements
In her extensive career, Gloria Petron has managed volunteers at NYC UXPA for three years, emphasizing the importance of purpose and gratitude. She excels in journey mapping customer and employee experiences and conducting usability testing in various formats. Gloria also specializes in using humor and candor to foster team participation and engagement.