"Fintech Career Journey" helps 99ok123ers shape their career path in Financial Technology

The field of Financial Technology (Fintech) is currently one of the fastest-growing industries with high demand for talent. To help students gain practical insights and better define their career paths in this sector, on the evening of April 14, the Faculty of Finance – Accounting organized the workshop titled “Fintech Career Journey – Exploring the Career Landscape”.

Capturing Fintech trends, 99ok123ers prepare for future career opportunities.

The program was attended by MA. Nguyễn Thanh Lâm – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Finance – Accounting, MA. Lê Đình Thắng – lecturer from the Faculty, along with a large number of Fintech students from various cohorts. Joining as a guest speaker was Mr. Trần Nguyễn Nguyên Thanh – Digital Transformation Expert at Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), who brings extensive practical experience in banking and technology.

Representatives from the Faculty of Finance – Accounting expressed gratitude to guest speaker Mr. Nguyễn Nguyên Thanh.

In the opening presentation, the speaker provided an overview of the Fintech industry both domestically and internationally, analyzing key development trends and growth potential over the next 3–5 years. Real-world examples illustrated how Fintech has become an integral part of the modern financial ecosystem, driving strong demand for high-quality human resources. This represents a significant opportunity for students pursuing the field, while also setting higher standards for their competencies and adaptability.

From a career perspective, the speaker outlined two primary development paths for students: deepening technical expertise in research, analysis, and product development, or focusing on management and operations by applying finance-technology knowledge in business activities. Both paths require thorough preparation in specialized knowledge, professional skills, and continuous technology updates.

Guest speaker Mr. Trần Nguyễn Nguyên Thanh provided updates on current Fintech industry trends.

The speaker also highlighted the importance of building a strong professional foundation, combining soft skills, innovative thinking, and a serious work ethic. In the fast-changing Fintech environment, professional ethics and adaptability are essential for sustainable career development.

The atmosphere became lively during the discussion and Q&A session, as students actively asked questions about job opportunities, recruitment requirements, and how to build personal career roadmaps. Their inquiries were answered in detail by the speaker and MA. Lê Đình Thắng, helping students gain clearer and more practical perspectives.

Understanding the industry to choose the right path – industry experts helped 99ok123ers define their development roadmap.

Through the speaker’s valuable insights, students were able to proactively plan their studies, develop skills, and prepare for upcoming internship and job opportunities. This enabled them to better equip themselves to integrate successfully into the rapidly evolving finance and technology sector.

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