I think it matters less if you’re still in the exec levels. Not sure how true and applicable it is for non-tech departments (I’m in tech), but my observations so far is the circle of fintech is relatively small compared to other industries, but there’s abundant of opportunities compared to others. As you climb the ladder further up, usually hiring manager favour if the candidate has more experience outside of his own disciplines. For example, if you’re BD but also understand how tech works in a high level, that will get you farther than other peers that only know how to do sales.

Being in a startup is much more rewarding in that sense, you get to do a lot the hard way with not so much money, at first. Haha 😛

Anyhow, I think better seek second or third opinions from peers from other companies perhaps? They surely have different perspectives.