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🌟 Do you know students interested in reshaping the future of finance? 🌟 Have you heard students sharing the following stereotypes: "The industry has a competitive and hostile workplace culture" "There are limited opportunities for career advancement for women" "Banking is a male-dominated industry today" "Finance jobs have long hours and limited flexibility" "There is no place for creativity in the industry" Then encourage them to join our event: Beyond Boundaries: Debunking Stereotypes in Finance on the 17th of October from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm + networking. We will explore together the different stereotypes of the sector through an interactive event where they will have the opportunity to ask all their questions. 🔍 What to Expect: • Panel discussion with industry leaders • Interactive Q&A session • Skill-building workshops • Networking with professionals and peers Make sure to forward them the registration link: https://lnkd.in/egGd7BHn #financeischanging #buildyourowncareer #womeninfinance Claire Godding Mathy Mande Muteba Frédérique Billay Sarah Ndayirukiye Luc Vandemoortele Sendrine Baya Kayiba Lien De Maeyer (she/her) Christa Cammaert Manou Foulon Febe Maes Thetis Georgiou Sierra Marques Karima Amezian Vlerick Business School Corporate Women Association Multicultural Bankers Belgium

Keen to switch from autopilot and take the driving seat in your career? Curious how to harness the power of failures and regrets to shape you future? I'll discuss this and much more with Malvika Singh on September 17th for the next Women in Finance webinar 💡 🚀 I would not miss this event for the world - and you shouldn't either! Register at the link below and do not miss out! CFA Society Switzerland

For students around the Sheffield area looking to break into tech and make an impact, our Women in Tech Spring Insight Programmes are coming up fast, so be sure to check out the opportunities available to you! 📍 Location: Sheffield 👩💼 Area of work: Digital Business Services 🔍 Why This Opportunity Stands Out: These programmes are tailored to empower women in technology, offering: - Industry exposure: Explore cutting-edge innovation and see what it’s like to work in Digital Business Services at HSBC. - Skills-building workshops: Gain hands-on experience in areas like coding, problem-solving, and digital transformation. - Networking opportunities: Connect with tech professionals and like-minded peers to build your career network. 💡 Who is this programme for? - First-Year of a three-year degree - Second-Year of a four-year degree - Penultimate Year (Graduating 2026) - Final-Year (Graduating 2025) 👩💻 Whether you’re exploring tech for the first time or taking the final steps toward your dream career, there’s a spot for you. Having partaken in multiple insight programs and women's events, I know the value of these programmes in shaping your career journey, particularly in building up confidence and broadening one's social network. A good understanding of how technology drives global businesses forward is becoming increasingly more important to the world of work, so I would highly recommend considering this opportunity if it sounds right for you! Want to know more about the programmes or what makes Sheffield a fantastic place to kickstart your career? Comment below or DM me, and I’d be happy to share more insights and next steps. #LifeAtHSBC #HSBCWiserAcademyX #WomenInTech

Today we are thrilled to share C&W Services Singapore Grace Chin story as part of our International Women's Day Series. Grace's journey highlights the power of investments in personal and professional growth. "Financial investments enabled me to pursue educational opportunities, acquire necessary resources, and take calculated career risks." "Mentorship-based investments provided invaluable guidance, helping navigate career decisions and unlock new opportunities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g22U_uFb #iwd2024 #CountHerIn

Research shows that globally over 280 million young people are not in active employment, education or training, of whom a majority are female. With a large proportion of these young people living in the markets Standard Chartered calls home, we know that there is a significant role we must play to support those who do not have equal access to the skills and opportunities needed to make a better future for themselves and their communities.   So, I am proud of the impact we have been driving through Futuremakers, our global youth economic empowerment initiative to tackle inequality and promote greater economic inclusion. By focussing programmes on employability and entrepreneurship, we have been aiming to give young people access to the skills, networks and support they need to gain decent work, and for young entrepreneurs to create sustainable jobs.   In the five years since its launch, working closely with our NGO partners, we have reached c2.8 million young people across over 40 markets, of which 66% have been young girls and women. Over 45,000 young people have secured employment and more than 54,000 have improved their knowledge and skills required to build their microbusinesses.   As we mark World Youth Skills Day today, I am excited about our ambition to further help create and sustain 140,000 jobs by 2030 …. after all, supporting young people to learn, earn and grow is not just a good thing to do; it is critical for creating a more diverse talent pool and in turn building a resilient economy.     #hereforgood #skills #inclusion

The statistic highlighting that over 280 million young people globally are not in active employment, education, or training, with a majority being female, is indeed concerning. This underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address gender disparities and provide better opportunities for young women. Efforts should focus on improving access to education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for young women, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to thrive in the workforce. Empowering young women through education and employment is not only a matter of equity but also essential for economic growth and social development. What are your thoughts on how we can address this issue effectively?

Is The Netherlands ready for more women in Finance? 🤔 To be honest, sometimes I do wonder if that is the case... Let me tell you why. ☎️ Last week I had a call with GAIN UK, who are doing an amazing job in inspiring young women to start a career in investments. They really act from the "bottom-up" approach, in fact they start at highschools where they talk about what it is like to be an investor and why you (as woman) could be one too in the future! When these women start their university journey, Gain offers multiple programs from "insight-days" for the first/second year students to eventually internship opportunities. They have 1000s of applications for their intern program each year. Why? Because they really succeed in increasing the female talentpool early on! ❤️ And the best thing is? Companies in The UK actually want to invest in it and see that it is a long-term commitment to get more women into their fields! If it is not now, then it will be in 3 years! 👉 Now, let me paint a picture of the conversations we have (often) with companies: Company: "We’re looking for an intern and want to hire more women." FxF: "That’s fantastic! We’ve built a community of over 6,000 female talents by investing in early-stage students. We can collaborate to bring more women into Finance and your company." Company: "That sounds great! Can you send us three profiles by tomorrow?" FxF: "Well, it's not that simple. We only work with companies that are really committed to DEI: We first verify your culture and after that we start an annual partnerships so we can invest in growing the female talent pool while enhancing your brand awareness—so more women know who you are and are interested in applying at your company." Company: "How can I be sure you’ll deliver?" (Meaning: we hire female talent) FxF: "The truth is… you don’t. It totally depends on your flexibility and efforts as well." ❗️ This highlights a critical gap. While companies express their desire for more women in finance, the commitment to invest in in the next generation and their culture is is essential for real change. 🌟 One of the most successful partnerships we've had is with Accuracy, why? They really see the value of long-term investing and were one of our first partners. They started with (1) Being at all our events, to increase their brand awareness & (2) hiring women with multiple backgrounds (bachelor/ master it didn't matter) and (3) Really believe in what we do! Let's challenge the status quo and truly invest in the future of women in finance! If you are a company that is willing to invest in the next generation, reach out to us! Let's make the Finance sector more diverse & inclusive, together! #storytelling #impact #womeninfinance #diversity #inclusion #nextgen

The Lab: Five Principles for Female Hands-on Engagement in Deals What makes women successful in investment banking? In celebration of the Lab's first year, we present our perspective on gender's prominence in the industry. To learn more about our 'principles', please see the post series. #beingresponsible #buildingtrust #careers #change #communications #compliance #credibility #culture #deals #graduates #integrity #interns #leadership #partnership #principles #reputationmanagement #softskills #values #womeninbusiness #womeninfinance

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