Breaking into FinTech: Career Paths, Key Skills, and What Comes Next
Join us to hear from our panel discussion with industry professionals on entering and advancing in financial technology. Presented by NSW EPC.
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About this event
Are you looking to break into FinTech but unsure where to start? Join the ACS NSW Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) for a panel discussion with professionals who have built careers at the intersection of finance and technology. Hear firsthand how they got in, what skills set them apart, and how AI and data analytics are reshaping the industry.
Our panellists will walk you through what their roles actually look like day to day, the barriers they faced entering a heavily regulated sector, and the tools and practices that define how FinTech teams build and ship products. Whether you are a final-year student, a recent graduate, or an early-career professional considering a pivot, this session is built to give you a realistic and practical view of the sector.
The panel will be structured around three arcs: how each speaker broke into FinTech, what makes working in the sector distinct from pure tech roles, and where the industry is headed as AI and data analytics accelerate change. The evening wraps up with a live Q&A so you can put your own questions directly to the panel.
Speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Sign up now to secure your spot.
Why attend:
- Hear real career pathways into FinTech from people who have done it
- Understand what skills and experience actually differentiate candidates in a regulated industry
- Get a practical read on how AI and data analytics are changing FinTech roles
- Ask your questions directly in a live Q&A with the panel
Agenda:
5:55pm - Gate closes to allow the event to start on time
6:00pm - Welcome and introduction
6:10pm - Arc 1: Their Journey Breaking into FinTech
6:25pm - Arc 2: What Makes FinTech Different
6:40pm - Arc 3: Future and Recommendations
6:55pm - Live audience Q&A
7:05pm - Networking
7:30pm - Event concludes
ACS NSW Emerging Professional Committee (EPC) delivers dedicated events for you – offering interactive advice and insights from expert keynote speakers and professional mentors - where you can ask questions, network, and build out your professional profile and skills to stand out and accelerate your career.
Speakers
Pavlo has been with Flash Payment since 2021, holding degrees in IT and an Australian MBA, and bringing a strong technical and analytical background combined with diverse international business experience. In his current role, Pavlo collaborates closely with customers, internal stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of secure, innovative software solutions and effective client integrations, while maintaining customer service and ISO 27001 information security compliance. Pavlo is an associate member of the Australian Computer Society and actively represents Flash Payment at industry events in information technology, innovation, and cybersecurity.
Thamiso is on the hunt for a hobby but she does enjoy watching documentaries, cooking shows and her guilty pleasure, Real Housewives.
John has spent more than a decade co-ordinating financial system audits of SAP platforms and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance, which is essential in providing a financial shared service. He has worked on large‑scale platforms servicing thousands of users and developed unique financial products for external clients and stakeholders.
On the panel, John will share a realistic view of what FinTech roles look like beyond pure software development, the skills that actually differentiate candidates early in their careers, and how data, assurance, and AI‑driven insights are shaping future opportunities in the sector.
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