Karen Conway and Eimear Coffey discuss how fintech professionals can stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
Ireland enjoys a dynamic and ever-evolving technology landscape. With that in mind, staying on top of industry trends and demands is an important step for ambitious fintech professionals.
SiliconRepublic.com recently spoke with Fidelity Investment’s vice-presidents of technology management, Karen Conway and Eimear Coffey, about the skills students, graduates and professionals need to possess in order to stay informed and make waves.
“The advice I would give people to stay experienced is to look at the technology that’s coming in the future, whether it’s through industry publications or following blogs. Here at Fidelity Ireland, we actually have learning time, so we actually go and learn off our learning platforms,” said Conway.
“We look for critical thinking and complex problem-solving,” she said. “At the end of the day, we don’t always have the answers, so we’re looking for people that will help us get those answers.”
Coffey also said it’s important to be able to show off your skills when going for positions. “Everybody has a strength. So, whether that’s technical proficiency, whether it’s one of the softer skills, like building relationships, be aware of what that is and be able to show and demonstrate how that is going to help you in your new role.”
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Words by Laura Varley
