The Climb: Top women in banking and finance give career advice

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter for The Climb! I’m Mary Ellen Egan , senior editor, women’s programs here at American Banker . Each month, I’ll be profiling executive women in banking and finance about their careers, what they think defines a good leader, and their advice for financial professionals who aspire to the C-suite.?

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Pam Habner of Citi on her career at top banks: Pamela Codispoti Habner , head of U.S. branded cards and lending at 花旗 , talks about what drew her to financial services and how to keep women in the game.

Starting her own investment banking advisory firm in response to "my call to action:" Anne Clarke Wolff , a longtime Most Powerful Women in Banking honoree, on why she left big banking to start her own investment bank advisory firm, Independence Point Advisors.

Huntington's Sandy Pierce: The exit interview. The Most Powerful Women in Banking honoree looks back on her 40-year career and the power of persistence as she steps away from her corporate role.

Which women are moving the fintech industry forward through their leadership, ideas and advocacy? American Banker is?accepting applications for our second-annual Most Influential Women in Fintech awards. Fintech founders, VCs, consultants, attorneys and other women of influence are welcome to apply. Award recipients will be honored at the?Digital Banking Conference, June 24-25 in Boca Raton, Florida.