FinTech Society: Client Relations Vice President

Hi everyone, 

I’m Harshavardhan and I am running to be VP of Client Relations for 2023-2024. 

My interest in Fintech was born when I read King’s ‘Bank 4.0: Banking Everywhere, never at a bank’. I was left in awe of Fintech’s power to positively change the status quo of the finance industry and have been yearning to be a part of this change ever since, and I see this role as an opportunity to get closer to doing so.

Moreover, I have under my belt significant experience in dealing with clients. I participated in the F1 In Schools Competition from 2017 (regional stage) to 2019 (world finals) and was able to draw in several high-profile sponsors including Ferrari India, JK Tyres, and Paras Hospitals. Participating in the competition taught me how to effectively highlight the pros of what we have to offer if one chooses to partner with us, and I believe that this skill would be useful for this role as well. 

I also have a large LinkedIn network that helps to increase our authenticity and reliability when approaching new clients; they would see it as a genuine, serious opportunity.

Lastly, I believe that I possess strong time management skills. Having to balance my role in the Data Science Society this year with my responsibilities as representative for my BSc Computer Science cohort, my studies, and my business, I’ve learnt how to effectively prioritise tasks while ensuring to get everything done effectively.  

If my manifesto sounds promising to you, vote Harshavardhan!

In the first place, I think it's crucial to put our members' needs first. I'll do my best to make sure we keep offering our members helpful networking opportunities, educational opportunities, and resources that help them advance their professions. Members' opinions will be gathered, and their wants and concerns will be addressed. 

Building on the success of the Raion event is one strategy I intend to use to achieve this. I hope to keep organising similar gatherings that provide attendees an opportunity to network with forward-thinking finance and technology firms. Members will be able to learn more about the fintech sector at these events in addition to having great networking opportunities.

In addition to events, I think that society should offer members chances and resources to advance their knowledge and skills relevant to the FinTech sector. Workshops, mentoring initiatives, and alliances with other organisations may fall under this category. We can help our members become more employable and competitive in the job market by making these materials available. 

A diverse and inclusive community must be fostered in our society, in my opinion, and this brings me to my final point. This entails making certain that all members, regardless of their origins or identities, have access to our events and resources. Additionally, it entails promoting diversity within the fintech sector and emphasising the accomplishments of marginalised groups.