Fintech Academic Expert Job in Paytm

Position: Fintech Academic Expert

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Department: Analytics Education

Employment Type: Full-time

About Paytm

Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services platform. As the pioneer of mobile QR payments in India, we build technologies that empower small businesses with seamless payment and commerce solutions. Our mission is to bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy through the power of technology.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Fintech Academic Expert to drive educational innovation and thought leadership across our organization. This role blends domain expertise with instructional design, aimed at building internal capabilities, supporting product development, and engaging the broader fintech ecosystem.

You will be at the forefront of Paytm s knowledge initiatives crafting cutting-edge learning content, delivering impactful training, and translating emerging fintech trends into actionable insights for our teams and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development

• Design and deliver high-impact educational content, including case studies, technical guides, and hands-on modules across fintech domains.

Research & Industry Trends

• Continuously track global fintech innovations and incorporate relevant insights into training programs and strategic discussions.

Training & Enablement

• Lead in-depth training sessions for employees, partners, and student cohorts on fintech products, technologies, and regulatory frameworks.

Product & Innovation Support

• Act as a subject matter expert to assist product and tech teams in developing user-centric fintech solutions through workshops and feedback loops.

Required Skills & Tools

Must-Have:

• Advanced Excel
• Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI Frameworks
• MCP (Model Context Protocol)
• Programming in Java / Python / R (with hands-on experience)

Good to Have:

• Bloomberg Terminal knowledge
• Ethereum/Blockchain development exposure
• TensorFlow or other AI/ML tools
• Familiarity with Agile & Kanban methodologies

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging learning materials
• Passion for fintech education, transformation, and innovation

Domain Expertise Areas

• Digital Wallets & Payment Systems
• Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity, APIs, and Open Banking
• InsurTech & RegTech

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in fintech, banking, or financial services
• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or training is highly preferred
• Background in fintech product development or product management is a significant plus

Why Join Us

At Paytm, you ll be part of a mission-driven team building technology for scale and impact. If you're passionate about financial innovation and want to shape the next generation of fintech learning, we invite you to join us and make a lasting difference.