Finance Jobs in 2026: What Recruiters Are Looking For | Ft. Nikit Tyagi

What skills will finance employers be looking for in 2026? How is AI reshaping finance careers? And what can students and professionals do today to stay ahead? Hear it from Nikit Tyagi, Director - Partnerships and Client Solutions at CFA Institute, as he shares his insights on the future of finance careers, the skills that will matter most, and how aspiring finance professionals can prepare for the opportunities ahead. Watch the full conversation to discover what employers are looking for and how you can future-proof your career in the evolving world of finance. 00:00 – How CFA Institute connects employers with future finance talent 03:59 – What recruiters look for while hiring freshers 08:18 – What communication and performance skills actually mean 13:30 – How employers test communication skills during recruitment 18:18 – What CFA candidates should do to become job-ready 20:00 – Essential tools, AI skills and proof-of-work projects 22:44 – CFA Institute India Career Accelerator Program explained 26:51 – Finance careers beyond investment banking and equity research 28:29 – Why Global Capability Centres are transforming finance careers in India 34:42 – Will AI replace entry-level finance professionals? 39:59 – Do internships and practical projects matter as much as a degree? 41:09 – The biggest interview mistake candidates make 42:29 – How freshers should structure their resumes 43:24 – Three things recruiters look for on a resume 44:08 – Three growing career areas in Indian finance 45:10 – How students can improve communication and presentation skills 47:01 – How CFA candidates can pursue finance careers abroad 48:35 – How engineering students can transition into finance Faculty- Aswini Bajaj, a qualified CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CFP, CIPM, CCRA, CIRA, CIIB, AIM, and RV. He is also a guest lecturer (across 250+ colleges and 40+ IITs and IIMs), corporate trainer, and CEO of Leveraged Growth (Research and Consulting). For more information, you can reach out to our coordinators at +91 9831779747. They will help you understand the courses and guide you in the right direction. Access our Social media links for more updates: Instagram:   / aswinibajajclasses   Facebook:   / aswinibajajclasses   LinkedIn:   / finance-mentor-aswini-bajaj   Twitter: https://x.com/ABClasses_ #FinanceCareers #CFAInstitute #FutureOfWork #FinanceJobs #CareerGrowth #Fintech #AIInFinance #FinanceSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment