Wale Ayantoye is a FinTech industry veteran with vast experience in the Anti-Money Laundering space. He transitioned roles multiple times during the pandemic and shares his perspective on the current state of the job market. In our discussion, Wale discussed how advantageous the work environment is now for prospective employees and how he used that to his benefit to land in an area he’s truly passionate about. He’s also found a way to use this time in our history as a teaching opportunity for the younger generation entering the workforce.
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Key topics discussed (Time Stamps):
03:02 Wale shares why he entered the Anti-Money Laundering space.
05:45 A quote to live by.
09:00 Summary of what Wale in Anti-Money Laundering.
10:35 How the pandemic put life into perspective for his career.
13:41 Wale understands his worth in the marketplace.
15:00 Why Wale left multiple roles during the pandemic.
20:00 What’s happened in Wale’s life since he left his job.
22:32 Advice for others and the importance of confidence.
25:52 Impact Wale is trying to have in this next step of his career.
30:00 Further resources/closing thoughts.
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