Curious about what it takes to break into fintech? Join hiring leaders from Aspire, and KPay for an insider's look at the fintech talent market and what employers seek in the next generation of talent.
The panel discussion will explore the diverse roles driving growth across the fintech sector, the technical and transferable skills that stand out during recruitment, and practical strategies for succeeding in internship and graduate hiring processes. Speakers will also share their perspectives on emerging industry trends, from artificial intelligence and digital payments to evolving customer expectations, and how these developments are creating new opportunities across the sector.
Whether you are interested in product management, software engineering, data and analytics, operations, business development, risk, compliance, or other functions, this session will provide valuable insights to help you better understand the fintech ecosystem and position yourself for success.
Who should attend:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in exploring careers in fintech
- Students seeking to understand hiring trends and employer expectations within the industry
- Students considering opportunities in technology, business, operations, data, risk, compliance, and related functions
This is a pre-event workshop for NUS Career Fest 2026.
Speaker(s)
Bryan Tay
Bryan Tay is General Manager at the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), where he works with regulators, founders, and financial institutions to build a high-trust, outcomes-driven fintech ecosystem. With a background as a founder and operator, Bryan Tay brings a practical leadership approach shaped by experience building and scaling businesses across sectors.
A former Olympian, Bryan is known for disciplined execution, resilience under pressure, and a strong focus on meaningful results.
Kim Ng
Kim Ng leads the people function at Aspire, with a focus on creating the conditions for people to do their best work and grow with intention. Kim's work centres on building thoughtful, people-first practices that support performance, development, and a strong workplace culture.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys hybrid fitness training, budget travel, and conversations around technology, mindfulness, and minimalist living.
James Wong
James Wong is a Talent Acquisition Associate at KPay Group, where he leads campus recruitment initiatives and early careers programmes. His work includes organising talent acquisition events, building partnerships with fintech and industry stakeholders, and supporting the KPay Management Associate Programme.
Prior to KPay, he gained experience in banking and financial services through roles at DBS Bank and Tiger Brokers Singapore. He brings a practical perspective on early talent development and building pathways between emerging professionals and the fintech industry.
Register by 15 September 2026.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)
Career Workshops
Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Event Venue: YIH-03-05 Careerspace
Faculties: College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, School of Computing, NUS Business School
Target Audience: All students
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