Fintech Academic Expert

About Paytm: Paytm is India’s leading digital ecosystem for consumers and merchants. We’re redefining how people access financial services and how businesses grow through technology. As we expand our fintech footprint, we are investing in cutting-edge education, training, and innovation to upskill the future workforce.
Role:
Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced FinTech Academic Expert to join our team full-time. The ideal candidate is a domain expert with deep fintech knowledge, strong communication skills, and a passion for training, content development, and thought leadership. This role bridges fintech product expertise and educational innovation, supporting both internal capability-building and broader ecosystem engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Development: Design and develop high-quality educational materials, case studies, and technical guides in fintech domains.
Research & Trend Analysis: Continuously monitor global fintech trends and integrate insights into learning content and internal sessions.
Training & Enablement: Conduct sessions for employees, partners, or student cohorts to enhance understanding of fintech tools and technologies.
Product Support: Provide domain-specific knowledge to assist with fintech product design, testing, and rollout from an educational and user-understanding perspective.
Required Skills & Tools
Must-Have: Advanced Excel, Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI frameworks, MCP (Model Context Protocol), Java / Python / R (with hands-on coding experience).
Good to Have: Bloomberg Terminal (Financial Markets), Ethereum / Blockchain development experience, TensorFlow or other AI/ML toolkits, Familiarity with Agile and Kanban methodologies.
Other Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable learning modules, Passion for education, innovation, and industry transformation.
Domain Knowledge Areas
Digital Wallets and Payment SystemsBlockchain, Cryptocurrency FundamentalsAI/ML, Deep Learning, and Big Data AnalyticsCybersecurity, APIs, and Open BankingInsurTech and RegTech applications
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in fintech, financial services, or bankingPrior experience in teaching, mentoring, or training is strongly preferredProduct development or product management experience in a fintech environment is a strong advantage
Join us at Paytm and help shape the future of fintech through impactful education and cutting-edge innovation.