Patna: With artificial intelligence (AI) transforming financial services, global financial major Goldman Sachs highlighted growing career opportunities for engineering graduates in the finance sector during Possibilities Summit 2026-27 at IIT-Patna on Wednesday. Nearly 300 engineering students participated in the summit, organised by IIT-Patna’s Centre for Career Development and Counselling (CCDC).The event aimed to familiarise students with emerging opportunities in the finance industry and the growing role of technology and AI in financial services. The summit also reflected the expanding career opportunities for engineering students as AI, data and digital technologies increasingly blur traditional boundaries between technology and finance.Goldman Sachs managing director Tabish Khan, who delivered the keynote address, outlined career pathways in finance for students with engineering and technology backgrounds. He also interacted with students and sought to dispel the notion that careers in finance are largely restricted to those with commerce or management backgrounds.Rahul Harsh, vice-president (Engineering Business Partner), Goldman Sachs, introduced students to the company’s diverse business operations and explained the skills required to build careers at the intersection of finance and technology.Discussions focused on the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the financial industry, along with issues of diversity and inclusion. Interactive sessions and icebreaker activities gave students an opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals. The programme was organised under the guidance of CCDC chairperson N K Tomar.basant.pu@gmail.com
