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FinTech Specialists

Descriptions & Duties

  • FinTech Specialists are responsible for employing technological innovations to improve and automate the use of finance services. They research, analyse, identify and forecast the market trends in the fintech industry to help companies and end users better manage their financial processes.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

FinTech knowledge and skills

FinTech Specialists face a host of technological, financial, legal and regulatory challenges in the daily operation. Therefore, they are required to have certain FinTech knowledge such as blockchain technology, big data and e-payment etc. to solve the challenges.

Analytical and critical thinking Skills

FinTech Specialists should be able to analyse complex data, identify the major issues and reach appropriate solutions to optimise the business.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Typically have a bachelor's degree in FinTech or related disciplines

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of working experience in finance or IT or FinTech industries.

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • FinTech Specialists usually work in offices during regular business hours.