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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

How Bootcamp Grads Can Land Jobs in Fintech

from The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo: Switching Fields, Bootcamps, and Reskilling · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how bootcamp graduates can break into the fintech industry, focusing on the specific technical and regulatory skills that set candidates apart. They discuss the importance of understanding payment rails, compliance basics (like KYC and AML), and API documentation. Using a real-world example from Stripe, they explain how a bootcamp grad could position themselves for a backend or integration role. They also dive into the pros and cons of working at a startup fintech versus a legacy bank's innovation lab, and share tips for networking at industry conferences like Money20/20. Whether you're fresh out of a coding bootcamp or considering a pivot into fintech, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap to stand out in a competitive hiring market. Plus, Lucas and Luna briefly touch on how listener support through Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free and focused on actionable career advice. #Fintech #CareerChange #BootcampGrads #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #Stripe #KYC #AML #APIIntegration #PaymentRails #Money2020 #TechJobs #CareerPivot #FinanceTech #Compliance #BackendDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how bootcamp graduates can break into the fintech industry, focusing on the specific technical and regulatory skills that set candidates apart. They discuss the importance of understanding payment rails, compliance basics (like KYC and AML), and API documentation. Using a real-world example from Stripe, they explain how a bootcamp grad could position themselves for a backend or integration role. They also dive into the pros and cons of working at a startup fintech versus a legacy bank's innovation lab, and share tips for networking at industry conferences like Money20/20. Whether you're fresh out of a coding bootcamp or considering a pivot into fintech, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap to stand out in a competitive hiring market. Plus, Lucas and Luna briefly touch on how listener support through Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free and focused on actionable career advice. #Fintech #CareerChange #BootcampGrads #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #Stripe #KYC #AML #APIIntegration #PaymentRails #Money2020 #TechJobs #CareerPivot #FinanceTech #Compliance #BackendDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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