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Fintech is a sector that has experienced a rapid expansion in terms of career opportunities over the last few years. If you are looking to enhance your career in this sector, it's important to keep on top of key trends making an impact. Mid-year 2024 trends include: - A mixed bag regarding funding, with overall VC capital investment down unless you are innovating with Gen AI. - A tighter UK regulatory landscape. - Continued conversations about embedded finance and open banking to give the consumer a seamless digital experience. - A spike in demand for integrating Gen AI into existing operations. Get in touch if you are looking for career opportunities or your next hire in FinTech and you can read the full article here: https://heyor.ca/hKJkjV #FinTech #TechRecruitment #TopTalent

Reflections as I approach 100 days at Stenn: 1. Most of the industry thinks of fintech as "tech companies that do finance", and for good reason. There are strong pressures routing resources and attention in that direction. 2. The inverse - "finance companies that do tech" - is the rarer, less-appreciated breed. It's not an instant rocket ship, but a series of credibility-fueled S-curves. 3. The (supply-side) growth loop for FINtechs is old school. Multi-year track records of success lead to larger sums of committed capital, broader investment mandates and lower costs of capital...which continues to build the track record. No magic, just consistent results. 4. The (demand side) growth loop looks more familiar. It's the ability to say "yes we can" to more customers more often while building trust and expertise...which leads to more, lower-cost "yes". 5. The coveted SaaS multiples generally require the de-coupling of #3 and #4...but once you've worked in both models, the synergy is unmistakable. 6. "Embedded Finance" - the de-coupling scenario that enables SaaS to have its cake and eat it too - is inevitable in B2B...but most people don't seem to have noticed there are far more fintechs vying to be the UX than FINtechs vying to be the platform...or that FINtechs may have the better customer behavior IP here. 7. The best moat for a trade finance FINtech may well be the (very small) size of the talent pool...building a company with expertise across advisory, structuring, risk, operations, product, engineering, etc. is VERY hard. 8. If you've read all this, we're growing and hiring. A lot. Send me a message if you want to chat.

5 reasons to work in Fintech 🔎 The #Fintech industry is evolving very quickly. Still a fresh and burgeoning industry, the experience that you would need in the industry spans across a range of engineering and technical skills. While niche skill-sets remain a requirement for many companies, experience in other industries have been proven beneficial as some may contain transferrable skill-sets. Let's take a look at five reasons why you should build a career within the Fintech field today. 👇 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/egPbqVvq #finance #technology #financetechnology #career

🚀 **Soft Skills Matter in Fintech!** 🚀 In 2024, technical expertise alone won’t cut it in fintech. Companies are prioritizing **communication**, **problem-solving**, and **adaptability** alongside technical skills. Why? Because collaboration, quick thinking, and cross-functional teamwork are key to driving innovation and navigating change. Want to stand out? As referenced in the article below, sharpen your soft skills and pair them with your tech expertise. Or, sharpen your tech skills and pair them with your excellent soft skills! It’s the winning combo for success in fintech’s fast-evolving landscape. 🔑 I found this article insightful for the future of fintech hiring trends: [The Future of Fintech Development: Hiring Trends for 2024](https://lnkd.in/gtgCsKmh) #Fintech #SoftSkills #Innovation #FutureOfWork #CareerGrowth #HiringTrends

Fintech is in the news a lot for both the push to AI and banking/regulatory/crossborder issues being faced around the globe. I've spent a huge portion of my career in Fintechs and know the work can be fun, the pace can be exhausting, and the environment can be hard on your well-being. If you are working in this space and struggling with... - AI creating FUD? - Exhaustion on the road to IPO? - Environments that bump up against your personal values? Let's talk. You can thrive where you are and/or you can imagine what's next...both are acceptable. It's really about landing at the life and career you want.

When I was considering a move in to consulting world after decades of working for large US banks, financial services companies and fintechs, I was looking for a company that wasn’t just another run of the mill agency. I wanted to use my breadth of experience in fintech working for a company that builds great relationships with clients, operates as a deeply trusted partner and most importantly delivers real value and high quality solutions to customers. Having experienced all of these things as customer during my time at Capital One, the choice to become part of the Kunai family was a no brainer. I’ve had an amazing experience working with Sandeep Kumar Sood and the rest of the team in the last 6 months and couldn’t be more excited about the future. At Kunai, we specialize in driving innovation for the financial services industry. Our team of world-class product owners, designers, and software engineers has deep expertise in building cutting-edge solutions for every major use case in fintech. Whether you need strategic consulting, AI-driven process automation, core infrastructure development, cloud operations, web and mobile applications, or any other fintech solution, I would love to connect and talk about how we help to unlock your organization's full potential in the fintech landscape. #Fintech #Banking #Payments #CloudNative #AgileSoftwareDevelopment #StrategicPartnerships

Banking's AI revolution: Upskill your workforce or risk falling behind! Dr. Bridie Fanning (@Accenture) urges prioritizing people & retraining for a future-proof industry. Read more in @AmericanBanker. https://accntu.re/3W1HFq6

Redefining the Financial Landscape: The Dawn of Fintech and Beyond In an era where technology and finance converge, the landscape of jobs has transformed. From the insights of "Shift Happens" to the reality of today, we are living in a world of opportunities.  #Fintech is not just evolving; it's revolutionizing the way we think about finance, from digital banking to alternative credit sectors. The rise of #Python in this transformation cannot be understated, as it powers innovative solutions across #Cybertechnology, #EthicalAI, and #DataScience. In this rerun episode of The Teaching Python Podcast we dive into the heart of the tech revolution with Xavier De Pauw, Founder & co-CEO of kennek - a trailblazer in the #B2BFintech space aiming to redefine lending. Tune in to glean insights about Fintech and explore how technology is not just changing, but creating, the jobs of the future. https://lnkd.in/ez6FqAjt #TechInFinance #FintechInnovation #PythonProgramming #DigitalBanking #StartupJourney #FutureOfWork #SaaSTechnology #FinancialSolutions #LearningPath #CareerTransformation #BusinessGrowth #StrategicInnovation

__Breaking News for AI in fintech__ Jan 31, 2024 What’s the Future of the Global Fintech Market? The global fintech industry is experiencing strong growth, with customer growth rates averaging above 50% across industry verticals. Fintech companies are rapidly expanding their products and services to underserved markets, with low-income consumers now making up 40% of the customer base. The most notable products driving financial inclusion are flexible repayment options, microinsurance products, and low-rate cross-border transfers. However, fintechs also face challenges in scaling services to new customers, including consumer education, a highly competitive market, high compliance requirements, and pricing. Macroeconomic factors and the funding environment are also starting to hinder growth. Fintechs have a positive perception of the regulatory environment, but there are regional differences, with fintechs in Europe and APAC perceiving their regulatory environments as better than those in other regions. Fintechs are also driving efforts to create a more inclusive financial system, with market-led and public initiatives focusing on low-income, MSME, and female customers. The most notable products supporting financial inclusion are flexible repayment options, microinsurance products, and low-rate cross-border transfers. Fintechs are also prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruitment, with stronger female executive representation than the overall financial services industry. Looking ahead, fintechs view AI as the most relevant topic for industry development over the next five years. #AI #Management #Strategy #Sales #Business #Managementconsulting #entrepreneurship #markets

Strategies For Securing Your Dream Fintech Job in 2024 https://lnkd.in/gPPQ_syq Securing your dream job in fintech requires a combination of industry knowledge, technical skills, networking prowess, and a proactive approach to career development. #FintechJob #SecuringYourFintechJob #FintechIndustry #FintechJobIn2024 #FinanceAndTechnology #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine