Do you have a big network?
An interviewer might ask this question if you are interviewing for a fintech sales or account management position. If you have a large and established network, it might very well give you a leg up on other candidates, especially if it's comprised of people in the industry. The interviewer will view this as a positive because some of the people in your network might be interested in buying their products/services.
"Yes. Over the years I have built a large network of decision-makers in the industry. Earlier on, when I worked as a junior-level fintech sales rep, I made an effort to begin connecting with many of the prospects and clients that I spoke to on the phone every day. I always strove to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful so that I became a resource that these folks came to when they had questions or needed help. I also spent a few minutes on a daily basis using LinkedIn to follow up with the people I had recently met. As I've done these things over the years, I've established a vast network of contacts in the fintech field who trust me. When I recommend products or services to them, I can confidently say that most of them take my recommendations seriously. I look forward to introducing your products to the many professional contacts I have."