Introduction to Fintech
Learn how money really moves in modern fintech stacks.
Understand payments, lending, KYC/AML, and product risk so you can speak the language of modern finance.
Who it's for
Support, ops, risk, product, and sales pros breaking into fintech.
Duration
3 weeks
Issued by
Marcus AI
What it is
A Marcus-issued micro-credential that demystifies payments, lending, KYC/AML, and risk so you can contribute to fintech teams confidently.
Why it matters
- Fintech roles demand fluency in payments rails, compliance, and product risk—this credential gives you that language fast.
- Employers value candidates who understand APIs, monetization, and vendor risk without long ramp times.
What you will learn
- Rails for payments, cards, lending, and wallets
- Risk, fraud, and compliance foundations: KYC/AML, monitoring, reporting
- How fintech products monetize and manage partners/vendors
- API-first mental models for integrating banking services
Outcomes
- Confidently discuss fintech products with PMs, sales, and compliance
- Interview-ready stories for support, ops, risk, or GTM roles
- Reusable checklists for evaluating fintech vendors
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The Marcus AI approach
Short SLUs with diagrams, examples, and prompts keep you focused on the parts of fintech that hiring managers probe.
- Visual explainers for rails and flows
- Compliance scenarios with adaptive questioning
- Vendor-evaluation templates you can reuse
Career outcomes
- Fintech support/ops specialist
- Risk/Compliance analyst (entry level)
- Fintech GTM or partnerships associate
FAQ
Do I need finance experience?
No. We start with fundamentals and adapt if you already know the basics.
How fast can I finish?
Most learners complete in about 3 weeks with steady study blocks.
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Ready?
Let Marcus coach you through Introduction to Fintech.
Adaptive lessons, feedback, and proof you can ship fast—so you move into your next role with confidence.