Welcome to the latest edition of Fintech Wrap Up, where we decode the pulse of modern financial innovation. This week, we’re spotlighting the infrastructure, pain points, and breakthroughs shaping how money moves—from Visa’s value added services, to AI agents making payments on-chain.

https://www.fintechwrapup.com/p/visas-value-added-services-the-smb

Mid year promotions, I found out you need to make your own case for it rather than the firm coming to you. If you think you’re ready make sure you speak up!

Been a great year for games. What was your fave?

I have salary discussion with infy tomorrow. How much should I ask? CCTC-8.1 , YOE-3.9
I left infy an year ago only🙈

What is your biggest dream?

Do we have tax calculator in tcs

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

We're seeking a Manhattan Active SWE. Whose experienced with design and dev SaaS solution. Someone hands on exp with Java 1.8, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Aws. Along with expertise in microservices architecture. Send me a DM if you feel you fit the mold.

What would your reaction be if the company you applied to asked for you to get permission from your current firm before moving forward? The situation is the company you're applying to is a client of your current firm, and you've already gone through the interview process with the new company. Thoughts?

Hi All, I am 11 yoe, working at a medium sized product company and I got an offer from Thoughtworks (50% hike) for a Lead Consultant role in data engineer profile.

Being a mother, I have anxiety and nervousness about joining a service based company bcoz of doubts below.
1. Job security, considering the upcoming recession is it safe to join TW at this time?
2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
3. How flexible is TW for WFH?

Please suggest

Been wanting to start a Consultancy that offers employment help to individuals. Any ideas on the success rate or how to start networking to have actual clients coming to me? What are the pros and cons?

Is a hair and makeup trial really necessary? It seems like such a waste of money.

Hi , has anyone joined CITI recently? Need some help

Citi Citicorp Citicorp services india pvt ltd

I am starting a 4-months internship at a company B in January. However, I just heard from a company T that they will interview me for their full time position.

Company T is paying me way more (twice) than Company B. And I like company T more. However, they want me to start working in February if I get this position. If I end up getting the offer, I will have to quit my internship at Company B, almost immediately after I begin the internship.

Is this okay?

I’ve very fortunate to have a new job. I wanted WFH, but I guess it wasn’t in the cards. Do you think people who work from home are that much happier?

I work in a self contained classroom. A parent of one of my kids wants to come and volunteer after learning all my staff quit. Can I allow her to do this? Admin has no idea and I'm not sure with FERPA laws.. advice, suggestions? What can I have her do if she can come?

How is Ambit Asset Finance project from learning perspective? Asking since everything is internal. Internal frameworks and stuff. And since it's a huge project, people just get to work on chunks of it. How is it if you move out of FIS after working in this project?

I’m in the midst of the interview process at KPMG. What is the expected salary for Manager level in the risk space?

Hi! Have any here gone the natural cycle IVF route? What was your experience like? Did you have success in growing your family this way? Would you recommend it to others?

Hello Fishes,

Anyone here as VP or AVP in barclays...I've came across with one very suitable opening with barclays... Can anyone reffer me please?

Hi looking for referrals for careers in analytics at JP Morgan chase. I saw a lot of openings being posted on job boards.

Current role:Advanced analytics Analyst(Marketing Analytics)
YOE: 3 years

We at HyperLinq are looking to fill two GSP positions for our would be Broker-Dealer entity. We need someone with FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63. Any experience level is ok.

If it’s you who fits into the above role and would like to explore this opportunity with a fast growing venture backed early stage startup, please DM me.

If you know someone who fits the profile, please share with your networks.

2 offers - Stripe vs PayPal? Similar pay/roles. Seems like PayPal is a much more diversified established business, but stripe is a hot name. Thoughts / advice?

Has anyone in your company heard the word (cross-connect) or (leased Line) perhaps you have heard this from the network team at your financial institution?

I’m a CFP® and work as a test engineer for financial planning software. I’m pretty new to the tech space, and wondering what jobs might be out there in the fintech space as I gain more software knowledge. It’s kind of niche working in financial planning software as my background is financial planning. What kind of jobs are out there that might translate well and would have good earning potential?

I see different thoughts about online certifications and boot camps if you don’t have experience. Any thoughts? Also what’s the best way to break into tech?

I have an interview tomorrow to work at a fintech startup. I'm slightly worried as I'm not sure what it'll be like working While they use functional programming which I enjoy, I'm concerned about how much pressure I'll be under.

What is it like working at a fintech company? Is the salary at a fintech company typically higher than other tech jobs? It'll be higher than gamedev, but just wanted to learn about whether the pressure will be worth it eventually etc.

What’s the average salary for a manger in FinTech. My wife is a Manager in FinTech and earns 95k base with a 10% bonus. Is that competitive? I hear that this field is getting hot and curious to know if she’s potentially leaving money on the table by not moving elsewhere.

Does anyone have entry level marketing tech roles?

Who has experience being successful with a counter-offer for a role based on another companies offer? I want to accept the lower salary role but with a pay nudge - the higher salary I don't care for. I'm worried I could lose out on both

I currently hold a bachelor in accounting and I am looking into transition to the Cybersecurity world. I have an interest in working with the banks doing penetration testing.

Can anyone recommend a Tech Bootcamps in the ATL or Metro Atlanta Area

How can I get started ?

How does everyone explain their jobs to their in-laws? I need an explain it like I'm five explanation on my role and fintech in general for my family gatherings

I have offer from capgemini and Cognizant.. I have worked in capgemini before as devops admin and later i switched to Java developer role. So if i join capgemini again will they do the bg check for my work.
Need your valuable suggestion only 15 days left for my LWD.
YOE:- 6.3yrs

Anyone work for Kraken? If so what are some pros/cons about the company? I work financial crime investigations, and had a recruiter reach out about a law enforcement production job. Opinions on salary, PTO, and other benefits would be helpful!

I have just recently accepted a position as Director of Compliance at a Fin-Tech company here in Naples, FL.. My previous 17 YOE were strictly in the Financial industry. Does anyone know what the average salary is for this position? I have a sinking feeling that I accepted the role too quickly without comparing salaries. The position only pays $50k/year. That seems low to me.

Need suggestions please.

I’m a breast feeding momma trying to find a wfh because pumping at work is too much. So for right now I’m working as a banker looking to work at a fintech company. Doing something in operations or finance. I have about four years of banking experience and three years sales. Any suggestions of fintech companies or what positions I should be looking into?