RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - FinTech Club
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - FinTech Club
At Rutgers FinTech, we don’t just learn — we build.
These are ongoing project tracks that members can join to gain hands-on experience. No prior experience required — just curiosity and commitment.
Explore how trading strategies are built and tested.
What you’ll do:
Learn basic trading concepts (options, equities, strategies)
Build simple trading models using Python
Back test strategies using historical data
Understand risk, drawdown, and performance metrics
Example outcome:
A working trading strategy with performance metrics and analysis
Build real-world financial applications.
What you’ll do:
Learn basics of web development (frontend + backend)
Build apps like expense trackers, dashboards, or trading interfaces
Work with APIs (market data, financial services)
Deploy apps using cloud platforms
Example outcome:
A deployed web app you can showcase on your resume
Understand decentralized finance and blockchain systems.
What you’ll do:
Learn how blockchain works (not just buzzwords)
Explore smart contracts and basic Solidity
Analyze crypto markets and use cases
Build simple decentralized apps (dApps)
Example outcome:
A basic smart contract or dApp prototype
Turn data into insights.
What you’ll do:
Work with financial datasets
Use tools like Excel, Python, and visualization libraries
Analyze trends, risk, and performance
Build dashboards and reports
Example outcome:
A portfolio analysis dashboard or research report
Prepare for internships and careers in FinTech.
What you’ll do:
Resume and LinkedIn optimization
Mock interviews (technical + behavioral)
Learn how to break into FinTech roles
Network with peers and professionals
Example outcome:
A polished resume + clear career direction