Meet the FinLeap-Team: Aylin Taher, Working Student PR&Communication

By Dara Lazarova | December 1st, 2016
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  • Aylin Taher holds the position of Working Student PR & Communication at FinLeap. She joined the company in August 2016.

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    Working at FinLeap has been a rollercoaster ride for Aylin as she balances university and work on a daily basis. She, however, loves her job and looks forward to coming to the office.

    Aylin joined FinLeap in August 2016 after hearing about the company from a friend. Thus, she is now the Working Student PR & Communication which makes her responsible for FinLeap’s research collaboration Burnmark, the Fintech Ladies initiative and social media. Aylin is one of the few Berlin natives in the office. Her parents, however, come from Turkey and Iran. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in International Business Administration in English. Prior to university, Aylin went to a Europe school where she studied bilingually in German and English. Today, we interviewed Aylin about her work, FinLeap and her previous experiences.

    FinLeap.com: How do you support FinLeap’s research collaboration with Devie Mohan Burnmark?

    Aylin: I help Burnmark in any way I can. I handle all social media channels for the project, collect new Fintech and Insurtech reports to gain research for new Burnmark studies, and provide Devie with any help she needs.

    FinLeap.com: What is your role in the Fintech Ladies initiative?

    Aylin: I do mainly event planning for the initiative. I scout out locations and make sure reservations are made. I also help gather the guests for the events.

    FinLeap.com: You’ve been here for 4 months now. What’s your favorite thing about FinLeap?

    Aylin: I love how open and relaxed the atmosphere in the office is. You can set your own working hours, because of how flexible everyone is.

    FinLeap.com: How does working at FinLeap differ from your previous experiences?

    Aylin: The main difference is the office environment - it’s not stressful and everyone is open to new ideas that quickly become reality.

    In addition to her work at FinLeap, Aylin keeps busy with her studies. When she has free time, Aylin enjoys meeting up with friends and eating good food.

    Dara Lazarova