What does it take to build a fulfilling career in fintech while raising a family and embracing the future of digital payments? For Soomin Hu, Head of J.P. Morgan Access at J.P. Morgan Payments, the answer lies in balancing ambition with intentional pauses, staying true to your priorities, and always keeping an eye on the next wave of innovation.

In a recent episode of the J.P. Morgan Payments Pay It Forward Podcast, Kristin Kwiatkowski, Vice President, HR Business Advisor, sits down with Soomin to reflect on her career journey, from starting out as a computer science graduate to leading one of the industry’s top digital cash management platforms.

Soomin shares why she once took an 18-month career break to focus on her family, what it’s like to work at J.P. Morgan Payments, and why she believes AI is reshaping finance in ways that will benefit clients, businesses, and employees.

Check out the full episode, “Preventing Burnout and Building a Sustainable Career,” to hear more.

Pay It Forward is a podcast by J.P. Morgan Payments, for J.P. Morgan Payments, exploring the connection between the work we do as a team and its impact on both the business and the world around us.

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