Episode 64

Uncovering The Challenges Of Female Leadership In Fintech: How Aamna Hussain Made The Transition From Project Management To Product | Aamna Hussain, Digital Product Manager at Capital.com

Published on: 28th February, 2023

In this episode Aamna and I explore the challenges and opportunities that come with being a female in the industry. 

We discuss how to navigate toxic environments, how to recognize yourself as a leader, and how to communicate effectively with senior leadership teams. We also talk about the importance of understanding regulations and how to make sure you have all the information you need when asked to do work. 

Join us as we discuss these topics and more, as we strive to empower women in Fintech.

Chapters:

00:01:27 Transitioning Into Product: A Story Of Moving From Project Management

00:04:08 Transferable Skills For Transitioning From Project Management To Product Management

00:09:08 The Importance Of Inclusiveness As A Leader

00:11:01 Including Everyone In Team Activities: The Leader's Responsibility

00:17:10 Open Communication Is Key To Urgency

00:19:33 Communication And Understanding: Keys To Team Success

00:23:21 Regulation Is Your Best Friend: Advice From A Financial Services Mentor

00:28:29 Women In The Industry: Balancing Out The Challenges

00:31:48 Celebrating Achievements Without Showing Off


It’s a value packed episode so send us comments and questions,


Cheers, 

Moni


You can find Aamna here 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamna-hussain-7981a677/


And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok: @moni_millares

 

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

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Welcome to "AI in FinTech ," the practical podcast for FinTech professionals eager to learn how to apply AI in our industry. Join me each week as our AI hosts go through Industry reports and practical use cases to help you incorporate AI, customer and industry insights into your career. Whether you're an individual contributor looking to boost your efficiency, a leader seeking process improvements for cost efficiencies, or a Product Manager interested in building innovative AI-driven tools, this podcast is for you. In just 10-15 minute episodes, we’ll explore the world of AI in Financial Services and learn together how to use AI to to drive customer and business outcomes. Stay ahead in FinTech with actionable AI insights and strategies tailored for our success. Remember many of the episodes will be generated by AI. If you want to listen to human interactions, head to my Purpose Driven FinTech podcast. Cheers, Monica

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Monica Millares

Monica is a Fintech entrepreneur passionate about delivering solutions that help people manage their money better - because sadly, most of us are in a vulnerable financial position.

She moved to Malaysia as part of BigPay's founding team to help build and launch what is now one of the fastest growing Challenger NeoBanks in South East Asia.

Prior to BigPay, Monica was one of the first joiners in UK Challenger Bank, Tandem, where she helped build a digital bank from scratch.

She is a product and customer experience senior business leader with over 17 years experience working in highly pressured, fast changing environments.

Monica is a mindset coach and the host of Mind of Success - a personal development and entrepreneurship podcast for the ambitious and entrepreneurial woman.

She has a background in Engineering and holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Management from the London School of Economics.