Cornell
FinTech
Club
Empowering the future of finance through technology.
Building, learning, and innovating at the intersection of finance and tech.
Who We Are
Bridging finance
and technology
Cornell FinTech Club (CFT) is the first all-encompassing, undergraduate-led club that aims to create spaces and opportunities for students in fintech through projects, weekly discussions, new member education, and corporate events.
We foster an innovative environment by preparing students for the real world and creating impactful initiatives. Our work spans algorithmic trading, AI/ML, financial modeling, and web development.
CFT is supported by Fintech at Cornell, an Initiative of the SC Johnson College of Business. We open select events to both undergraduate and graduate students.
2021
Founded
50+
Active Members
4
Projects
20+
Events / Year
What We Build
Projects
Members work in cross-functional teams spanning product management, software engineering, and business analysis to build impactful fintech solutions.
FinBot
AI / NLPAn intelligent chatbot leveraging natural language processing to provide real-time financial insights and market analysis for students and investors.
Portfolio Optimization
Quant FinanceBuilding quantitative models for optimal portfolio allocation using modern portfolio theory, risk modeling, and machine learning techniques.
Big Red Link
Web DevelopmentA full-stack platform connecting Cornell students with fintech opportunities, internships, and networking resources across the industry.
GenAI x Millennium
PartnershipA collaborative project with Millennium Management exploring generative AI applications in quantitative trading and investment strategies.
What We Do
Initiatives
From hands-on hackathons to industry speaker events, we create diverse opportunities for students to engage with fintech.
Weekly Discussions
G-body meetings exploring cutting-edge fintech topics, from DeFi protocols to AI in trading.
Corporate Speaker Events
Industry talks from leaders at firms like Broadridge, SoFi, and LSEG sharing insights on fintech innovation.
Stock Pitch Competition
Annual competition where students evaluate investments, develop pitches, and present to industry judges.
Hackathons
Multi-day hackathons in partnership with industry sponsors, with $10k+ in prizes and hands-on building.
Community Events
Dinners, picnics, and social gatherings building lasting connections beyond project work.
New Member Education
Structured onboarding covering fintech fundamentals, from blockchain to quantitative methods.
Flagship Event
Payments Innovations Hackathon
A collaborative 3-day event bringing together undergraduate and graduate students to build the future of payments and fintech.
Event Details
Competition Tracks
Digital Wallets
Stablecoin
XRPL
Best Beginner Hack
Best Design
Most Promising Startup
All students (undergrad and grad) are welcome! Various educational sessions and resources available — no prior experience needed.
Organized by FinTech at Cornell, Cornell FinTech Club & Cornell High Tech Club
Join the Team
Recruitment
We recruit members on a rolling basis each semester. Work on cutting-edge projects spanning algorithmic trading, AI, ML, NLP, web development, and financial modeling.
Technical Product / Product Manager
Define product strategy, features, and roadmaps for our fintech projects. Lead cross-functional teams from ideation to launch.
Financial Software Engineer
Develop and ship the products powering our fintech initiatives. Work with modern tech stacks and financial APIs.
Business Analyst
Drive investment analyses, market research, and business strategy to inform our projects and competitions.
Recruitment Timeline
Info Session #1
Jan 22 · Statler 396, 6:30 PM
ClubFest
Jan 24 · Barton, 12:00 PM
Joint Sessions
Late Jan · With partner clubs
Application Deadline
Feb 4 · Midnight EST
Interviews
TBD · By invitation
Our People
The Team
Founded in August 2021, CFT brings together students from across Cornell's undergraduate colleges and majors.
Executive Board
Saanvi Ibrahimpatnam
Co-President
Steven Lin
Co-President
Nicholas Grabowski
VP of Internal
Arin Barde
VP of Recruitment
Simran Duggi
VP of Marketing
Matthew Hui
Finance Lead
Product Team
Aidan Swan
Product Manager
Francesca Azzarito
Product Manager
Saanvi Ibrahimpatnam
Product Manager
Anthony Manjarrez
Associate PM
Alyssa Hsu
Technical PM
Wyatt Cox
Associate PM
Business & Investment
Lawrence Han
Business Analyst
Hanny Wu
Business Analyst
Amisha Jain
Business Analyst
Alex Salvatore
Business Analyst
Rhea Barot
Business Analyst