In the third part of our mini-series "PM in Fintech", join us in exploring the undergraduate career of Roy, a recent NUS Information Systems fresh graduate who is currently an Associate Product Manager at GXS Bank. He shares about his student life, as well as how his previous product internships primarily in real estate eventually led him to the fintech industry.

Summary and key points

• Highlights of university life: Roy summarises his key experiences in NUS, including in his student life and NUS Overseas Colleges New York

• Pivoting into product management: Roy shares his take on deciding product management as his ideal career path after considering other roles such as software engineering and consulting

• Delving into fintech: Roy elaborates on his eventual interest in fintech, especially after completing past internships in real estate

Timestamps

1:46 Key highlights of university life in NUS

4:15 Ways to secure first internship

6:21 Pivoting into Fintech

8:00 Pivotal project getting into PM

9:42 Relationship with past “Lorong Product” guests

11:18 Influence of financial regulations on produt strategy

14:12 Emerging technology’s impact on PM roadmap

17:21 Building products that standout in Fintech

20:15 GXS’s Bank’s GROW Associate Program

22:35 Evolution of Product Management

28:37 Difference between a Product Manager and Program Manager

31:23 Exciting upcoming trends in Fintech

Highlights

Catch the key moments from this episode below!

About the Guest