How to Get Hired at VISA | Fintech Career Guide 2026 — 9 to Thrive Ep. 05

🎙️ Episode 5 of 9 to Thrive Is landing a job at Visa your dream? In this episode of 9 to Thrive, we sit down with Abhinav Dasgupta, Senior Director at Visa, to reveal the "insider hacks" for cracking the fintech career code in 2026. From Product Management to Digital Payments, learn what recruiters are actually looking for in the evolving finance landscape. You’ll learn: • How to get a job at Visa and stand out in fintech roles • The key skills needed to succeed in the payments industry • Sales vs strategy — and how to choose the right career path • How promotions actually work in corporate environments • Networking strategies that genuinely open doors ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Why land a job at Visa? 01:26 – Meet Abhinav Dasgupta: From PwC & EY to Senior Director at Visa 02:42 – What does Visa actually do? Beyond the logo 04:10 – Real-world Demo: How a payment travels across the globe 05:23 – Inside a Sales Vertical: Leading fintech partnerships in India 07:07 – THE VISA BLUEPRINT: How to get hired at Visa 07:43 – Lateral Hiring vs. Campus Hiring: What you need to know 08:14 – The Ideal Candidate: Essential skills in Payments & B2B Sales 10:45 – Career Transitions: Moving from Big Tech/Ad Platforms to Fintech 13:58 – The Reality of a 9-to-5: Climbing the corporate ladder 21:10 – Future of Fintech: Trends every professional should watch 29:09 – The Visa Everywhere Initiative: Innovation across India About the Guest: Abhinav Dasgupta is a seasoned leader in the global payments and fintech landscape, currently serving as Senior Director at Visa. With over 15+ years of experience across top-tier firms like PwC, EY, and Axis Bank, Abhinav has been at the forefront of digital payment evolution in India and South Asia. 🔗 Connect / Resources: YouTube: @Goingfrom9tothrive Instagram : Goingfrom9toThrive