🎙️ Fintech Talks: Navigating Careers in FinTech - Insights from Chrissy Wagner (FIS)

In this episode of Fintech Talks, host Laura Gibson-Lamothe is joined by Chrissy Wagner, SVP GTM Automated Finance at FIS and student guest host, Senior at Georgia Gwinnett College, Florencia Cosenza Diez for an honest, energizing conversation about building a meaningful career in FinTech.

From first jobs to C-level insights, we unpack the moments that shape us—how early experiences teach humility, why mentorship matters, and how inclusivity fuels innovation. Chrissy shares the personal story that led her into FinTech, along with lessons on risk-taking, leadership, and separating your identity from your job title.

For students preparing to launch their careers and professionals navigating what’s next, this episode offers thoughtful takeaways, laughter, and a few truth bombs along the way.

🧭 Topics We Cover:

• Finding your path in FinTech through personal experience
• What early jobs can teach you about leadership and service
• The power of mentorship and being mentored
• Creating inclusive work cultures that empower everyone
• Why domain expertise gives you an edge
• Embracing change, risk, and failure as part of growth
• Navigating work-life integration and mental well-being
• Advice for graduating students entering the job market

https://www.fisglobal.com/

Florencia Cosenza Diez https://www.linkedin.com/in/florencia-cosenza-diez/

Chrissy Wagner https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissygwagner/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAVsQr0BlGzygghgkYGJ05LVo8jPLwEiia8

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