Fintech Job roles

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TOP 10 FINTECH JOBS AND ROLES AND SALARY
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Top 10 fintech jobs and who's hiring
Discover the top 10 fintech jobs and which companies are currently hiring for them. Your
next job might be on this list!
If you have a banking app on your phone or use Venmo to split a dinner bill, you use
financial technology or fintech. Financial services firms use technology to complete
transactions, store data, and interact with customers. Fintech jobs create and refine these
systems. In some roles, analysts use data to evaluate product performance and improve
profitability.
Working in this fast-growing industry requires a range of technical skills and knowledge of
financial products. You’ll also need soft skills to help you work with teams across the
company and keep up with evolving technology and changing regulatory requirements.
Other important qualities include flexibility and the ability to improvise.
Educational requirements vary by position, but software development skills will give you a
competitive edge. Employers also value professional experience, including an internship.
Some roles may also require a financial background or experience working in the finance
sector, though you can often begin with an entry-level finance role and move into a more
advanced role later.
In this article, we’ll go into more detail on the job requirements for today’s top fintech jobs.
Read on to find out which jobs match your skill set and level of expertise. You may just
come across the perfect job.

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1. Insurance product manager
Average salary: $97,828 per year
Product managers are responsible for the strategy and vision of insurance products, leading
the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch. They oversee product development
with the customer experience in mind, determine pricing, forecast future needs, and analyze
competition. They play a strategic and tactical role within a company, ensuring the product
achieves its business goals and maximizes return on investment (ROI).
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field
• Five to seven years working in product management, business, or technology
Skills:
• Leadership
• Research and analysis
• Coding
2. Accounting manager
Average salary: $119,682 per year
An accounting manager oversees and manages an organization’s accounting operations.
They lead the entire financial process, from developing and implementing accounting
policies and procedures to analyzing financial data and preparing financial statements. In
this role, you’ll likely collaborate with other departments and senior management, supervise

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a team of accountants, ensure regulation compliance, and provide insights to support
decision-making.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Certified public accountant (CPA) credentials (for some roles)
• Five years of experience as an accountant or auditor
Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Leadership
• Understanding of GAAP and IFRS standards
• Familiarity with governmental financial and tax regulations
3. Blockchain developer
Average salary: $129,179 per year
A blockchain is a digital ledger shared across many sites or institutions. Its records, or
blocks, securely link together to create a permanent record that can’t be altered. Originally
used primarily by cryptocurrency startups, blockchain technology is now used by many other
leading financial institutions.
There are two primary types of blockchain developers: core developers and application
developers. While core developers design and maintain the architecture of blockchain
systems, create the system protocols, supervise the network, and develop security patterns,
app developers (software developers) build apps that work with blockchain platforms.

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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a
related field
Skills:
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Programming languages like Java or Python
• Networking concepts
• Experience with web application development networks
• Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) expertise
4. Quantitative analyst
Average salary: $133,352 per year
A quantitative analyst uses data to help companies with business development. They
identify profitable investments and reduce risk. In this role, you might perform financial
analysis for an investment bank, stock brokerage, or wealth management firm. Some
quantitative analysts create algorithms that set triggers for electronic trading to buy or sell
stocks.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or math
Skills:

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• Computer programming
• Analysis
• Math
5. DevOps engineer
Average salary: $119,350 per year
DevOps stands for “development and operations.” These can include engineers and IT
professionals who ensure a business’s operations systems perform efficiently. They work
with development and operations teams to update software and troubleshoot issues to
provide the best user experience. New grads can gain experience for this role by starting as
a software developer, engineer, or computer programmer. These job titles will look great on
your resume if you ever want to upgrade to a DevOps engineer role.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or
information systems
Skills:
• Critical thinking
• Active listening
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
6. Software developer

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Average salary: $88,385 per year
Software developers write code to create the software or programs we use on our smart
devices and computers. They also test and monitor these applications and design upgrades.
They may also create operating systems, like Windows or macOS, that run other hardware
and software.
Tasks might involve back-end development (focused on servers and databases) or front-
end development (such as creating user interfaces or working on websites). Software
developers need technical skills and creative-thinking skills to design apps that look good
and are easy to use.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or certifications in coding
programs specific to the role
• Three to five years of experience creating and implementing software projects
Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Communication
7. User experience (UX) designer
Average salary: $95,548 per year

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UX designers apply their understanding of customer behaviors to make technology easy
and enjoyable. Those working in the fintech sector must also understand financial services
and regulations to help design user interfaces for things like online banking services,
cryptocurrency exchanges, and insurance applications.
Qualifications:
• Associate degree in web or graphic design, bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline, or
completion of a UX boot camp
Skills:
• Knowledge of financial products and regulations
• Understanding of user-centered design/UX or UI design principles
• Creative problem-solving
• Design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Adobe XD
• Creating wireframes
8. Sales representative
Average salary: $94,184 per year
Fintech sales reps sell financial technology products or services to consumers or
businesses. Some examples of fintech products they might sell include a banking app that
lets you upload a check with a photo or software that allows you to pay for goods and
services with your phone. In this role, you might also sell software as a service (SaaS) tools
like Microsoft Office.

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Sales reps connect to clients online or in person, making strong communication skills
important. They also seek out new sales leads, schedule meetings, and give presentations
about company products. Strong interpersonal skills help sales reps maintain positive
relationships with current and potential customers, and an entrepreneurial mindset will help
them independently drive sales.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or economics is preferred but may not be needed
Skills:
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Interpersonal
• Selling
• Communication
9. Finance manager
Average salary: $128,324 per year
A finance manager maintains a company’s health by overseeing its financial departments.
This role includes maintaining compliance with laws related to finance, managing financial
reporting, and assessing the company’s financial health. This is a management position and
is not considered entry-level. New grads can work up to this position from lower-level roles
for finance majors, such as accountant, securities sales agent, or loan officer.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Five years or more in a financial role, like accountant or financial analyst

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Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of financial strategy
• Interpersonal skills
10. Information security analyst
Average salary: $88,390 per year
An information security analyst protects a company’s computer networks and data. This role
may involve assessing security risks, implementing security controls, and keeping virus
protection systems up to date.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the employment of information security
analysts will grow 35% from 2021 to 2031. That’s much faster than the national average,
meaning this line of work will likely have steady demand and lots of opportunities for years to
come.
While this role typically requires a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to land one with an
associate degree. You can also obtain an edge over the competition by getting certified as a
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems
Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a
related field
Skills:

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• Teamwork
• Communication
• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Risk assessment
Which fintech companies are hiring on Handshake?
These days, you don’t have to live in a major city or tech hub like New York City, Los
Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco to work in fintech. Demand for fintech workers is high,
and some roles — like blockchain developer — are expanding rapidly. That means you can
also find plenty of on-site, remote, full-time, and part-time roles for any skill set and level of
expertise.
Now that you’re on your way to becoming a world-class fintech professional, kickstart your
fintech career with Handshake. Make a profile on our hiring platform, set up job alerts, and
let interested employers start rolling in.