Should women be pursuing male dominated careers?

We definitely think so.

The Ghadia review has revealed that female representation in the financial sector is around 23% on Boards but only 14% on Executive Committees.

To improve gender diversity, the Women in Finance Charter was established earlier this year by HM Treasury. The Charter reflects the government’s aspiration to see multi-level gender balance across financial services firms.

Prime Minister Theresa May said, 

“Too few women get to the top and many don’t progress as quickly as they should or they leave the sector completely. So it is good news that so many firms have signed the Women in Finance Charter and are now dedicating themselves to tackling gender inequality.”

Among the 72 firms now committed to the Charter; Virgin Money, Legal and General and 11 others are aiming for equal gender representation in senior positions.

Despite working in the highest paid sector, women in finance earn 20.3% less than their counterparts across the economy. This is our country’s widest gender pay gap.

Emma Codd, Senior partner at Deloitte said,

"A great deal of progress has been made in the past half century, but we should not wait another 53 years for full parity."

What do you think?

The upcoming Visible Women Rising conference aims to discuss these issues and inspire progression. Keynote speakers and thought leaders alongside Emma Codd include Helen Dale, Director at Grant Thornton and Antoinette Boateng, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Schroders.

Delegates will have a unique opportunity to engage with decorated seniors in the field - to ask questions and be mentored by them.    

This one day event will take place at the Grange Hotel Tower Bridge on November 4th. Tickets are on sale with proceeds being reinvested into school mentoring programmes. BOOK yours today.

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