Hey everyone,
I’m a recent M.Sc. Finance graduate from a Tier 1.5 B-school in Mumbai. I’ve recently secured a role as a Relationship Manager (Manager-1 Grade) at ICICI Bank. Honestly, I'm skeptical about this job as I've heard nothing but bad reviews about it. Target pressure, toxic environment, sluggish corporate growth, etc.
I’m keen on transitioning into a Product Manager role, ideally within a fintech company. I’m particularly interested in working on digital financial products, payments, lending platforms, or anything at the intersection of finance and technology.
However, I’m a bit unsure about the most effective way to make this pivot, especially coming from a relationship management/sales-oriented role. I’d really appreciate guidance on a few things:
- What skills should I focus on building (product sense, analytics, tech, etc.)?
- Are there any specific certifications, courses, or projects that actually help in breaking into PM roles?
- How can I leverage my current RM role to make my profile more product-relevant?
- Is it better to switch internally (within banking/fintech) first, or aim directly for fintech PM roles?
- Any tips on networking, resumes, or breaking past the “no PM experience” barrier?
Would love to hear from anyone who has made a similar transition or works in fintech/product. Any advice, resources, or even reality checks would be super helpful.
Thanks in advance!