Varun Bhanot has worked across BlackRock, Fidelity International, Grip, and now Tata Digital. He makes the case that technical skills alone are not enough in fintech — engineers who understand finance build fundamentally better products. He also breaks down what AI actually means for the future of financial services.
What we covered
- fintech engineering
- domain expertise
- AI in finance
What I took away
- Domain expertise in fintech is a technical requirement, not a nice-to-have
- Engineers who understand regulation ship faster because they don't hit surprises late
- AI in financial services is most valuable where it augments compliance and risk, not just UX
- Career growth in fintech accelerates when engineers speak the language of the business