Welcome to this week’s edition of the Fintech Wrap Up. The big story: Stripe and Circle are both exploring their own Layer-1 blockchains—Stripe’s rumored “Tempo” and Circle’s “Arc.” If realized, Stripe’s chain could enable stablecoin settlements, direct merchant wallets, and even micro-payment subscriptions, while Circle positions stablecoins as the bridge between traditional banking and DeFi.



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Is giving birth w/o the epidural really that crazy of a concept? People laugh at me when I say its very feasible...

Please settle this argument between my friend and his brother. If you had to race, which car are you choosing between a 2022 X6M BMW vs 2021 Hellcat Durango.

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hi Fishes I've recently started working at Accenture and company has offered me (9.1 LPA including fixed and variable) but I've got one more offer after joining Accenture from Capgemini (in Malasiya - KL) of 7000 Ringgit/ Month. Shall I leave Accenture and join Malasiya or should I stay in Accenture only? Please help me.

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Hi all!
What kind of information would you like to find in this bowl?

I graduated law school in 2016 and work at a small-medium size firm. What should my salary be compared to other firms? (In the process of applying to other firms and I think I currently make on the lower end)

Thoughts on Willis Towers Watson vs. Mercer for compensation consulting?

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Hello everyone, i have 7 Yoe in Bid management in an electrical projects company. Currently on a break due to motherhood since last 2 yrs. Would like to restart my career. Any help or referrals will be very much appreciated.
Preferred location- Pune

Hello Everyone!!

I've been working in the sales industry from past 1.5 years, but i wanted to change my field.
After some research i decided to get into Cloud Computing. I've done Microsoft Azure course and cleared AZ 104 Certification for Azure Administrator.
But because of my Sales Experience my profile is not getting shortlisted.
Please suggest me what can i do ? And if anyone can help me with the job.
Thanks!

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Hi, I am currently working as a Business Analyst. Let me know if any referral opportunity is available for Senior Data Analyst or Senior Business Analyst roles. YOE: 3 CTC: 14

Do any of you ever get frustrated with how low-income folks are talked about on this app? Like some of the posts frustrate me so much when they insinuate that people from low income backgrounds are just lazy or not hardworking enough

Looking for in-house work, feeling depressed about the options in Chicago. Anyone have any leads or advice?

Any idea when is the noida office starting to function?

hello! i’m from chicago and will be visiting perth for 1 week at the end of november and would appreciate any recommendations for things to do and restaurants! i will be checking out the central business district, rottnest island, the pinnacles, and fremantle. if you have any other suggestions, please let me know- thank you so much!

Hey, a Private Banking analyst with 0.5YOE here and I'm starting to realize it's not the role for me. I'm really interested in FinTech roles, but wondering how I can pivot to Fintech roles that typically require 1+ year of experience in IB, consulting, or SWE? Would love to connect with people in this industry to learn more about their roles!

Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

Do you prefer high base comp or RSU?

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?

Hey everyone! I’m interviewing for an HR Generalist role at a Fintech company, this will be their first HR hire and will be reporting to the CFO. I got invited to a second round interview to meet the team to ensure that it’s a good culture fit. I would love to know any thoughts on what I should ask or do to ensure that I am great fit. I left a good impression on the CFO but would to see what else so can do when meeting with the team since it’ll be a 2.5 hour meet up. I’m really excited!

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

I am looking to get a referral to a Fintech company! Preferably in operations or project management.

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.

How do you tackle favoritism ? In market risk idk if that’s a trend here

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

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 am trying to move from finance (IB tech) to fintech and have 15+ years of experience. I get a feeling my number of years of experience is working against me as all the companies want is young blood. Am I right in thinking this - what can I do to fix it other than reverse aging :-) ?

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 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

Interviewing with a startup and they’d like me to do a presentation on some of the financial processes I am working/ worked on. What is the best way to present this info that I usually do in excel? Would a PowerPoint deck be the best approach with the info or a google Sheet?

Anyone know how long MasterCard takes to present an offer after interview?

Anyone at Stripe willing to refer? I’m applying for Program Manager, Talent & Careers Programs.