Fintech HR head pitches skill funding, compliance talent, academia-startup links
NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (The CONNECT) — As expectations build around the Union Budget, fintech companies are calling for a sharper policy focus on creating high-quality, future-ready jobs rather than merely expanding employment numbers.
Gaurav Sharma, Chief Human Resources Officer at True Balance (Balancehero India & True Credits), said the next phase of job creation in India’s digital economy will depend on building talent that can navigate both advanced digital systems and tightening regulatory frameworks.
“In fintech and digital lending, organisations increasingly need professionals who understand technology as well as evolving compliance requirements,” Sharma said, noting that talent gaps in these areas could constrain responsible sectoral growth.
He urged the government to step up allocations for Skill India programmes, with a specific focus on digital and compliance-oriented roles, which are becoming central to fintech operations. According to Sharma, targeted skilling initiatives can help align workforce capabilities with the realities of a regulated digital economy.
The True Balance HR chief also pitched fiscal incentives for startups that collaborate with academic institutions, arguing that such partnerships can create a more job-ready talent pipeline while reducing skill mismatches.
“A budget that supports structured skilling, academia-startup collaboration and sustainable employment generation will be critical for responsible growth in the digital economy,” Sharma said.
Industry executives see the upcoming Budget as an opportunity to recalibrate employment policy towards quality, resilience and long-term productivity, particularly in fast-evolving sectors such as fintech and digital lending.
