Career Opportunities in Finance & Tech | Insights from BizCareers' Kamran Shaukat & Stephen Leung

Описание: As finance and technology continue to converge, where should MBA students focus their careers and which skills truly matter?

In this episode, Kamran Shaukat, Head of BizCareers at NUS Business School, speaks with Stephen Leung, an International Embedded Coach (IEC) and venture partner based in Singapore, to unpack emerging opportunities and practical career advice for MBA students.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience across tech, finance, and strategy, including roles at Amazon and SoftBank, Stephen shares insights on:

High-growth areas beyond traditional finance roles
Why B2B fintech, regulated digital assets and vertical SaaS matter
The single most valuable technical skill for bridging finance and technology
Non-traditional finance careers in Asia and Singapore
What hiring managers look for in today’s tighter job market
How international MBA students can position themselves more effectively
The “machine mindset” MBAs need to stay relevant in an AI-driven future

This conversation is part of NUS Business School’s International Embedded Coaches (IEC) initiative, which connects MBA students with global industry practitioners for real-world career guidance.

🎥 Watch now to hear how MBAs can build relevance, resilience and long-term career value.