Women in Financial Markets (WIFM) is committed to driving change and cultivating a more equitable and inclusive environment for women. Our vision is to create a world where women have equal access to a global network of influential leaders in the financial markets, where they can connect, elevate, and advance their careers.
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WHO WE ARE
Empowering Women Leaders Since 2017
Established in 2007, WIFM is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to its mission to connect, elevate, and advance women professionals in the financial services industry through education, coaching, mentorship, and access to a global network of influential women. Our expert-led programming and curated events provide opportunities for women, at all levels in their careers, to broaden their industry knowledge, enhance their leadership skills, and network with women from across the financial markets ecosystem.
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Voices of the WIFM Community
“The WIFM Emerge Cohort is a community of brilliant women with common goals. Each masterclass provides invaluable guidance, discussion, and feedback. Great for my developing career in financial markets!”
Savannah Reilly
Associate Salesperson | Rabobank Markets | St. Louis, MO
“Participating in the WIFM Rising Stars Cohort has not only enriched me with essential skills for career advancement but also opened doors to networking opportunities across the financial market beyond my immediate field.”
Haichen Xu
Mortgage Trader | BlackRock | New York, NY
“I encourage everybody to think about what it is that makes you tick, and be brave enough to articulate that. Don’t let anyone tell you there is a ceiling on what you can do.”
Ferdisha Snagg
Counsel | Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | London
“Every connection that we make has this magical potential to shape our future in the most unexpected ways.”
Tracy Rucker-Wilson
WIFM Board Member | Malvern, PA
“We are so proud to be sponsors of this organization. We have such an affinity for the mission of connecting, elevating, and advancing women in financial markets.”
Cameron Drinkwater
Chief Product Officer | S&P Dow Jones Indices | New York, NY
Katie Oliverio
Vice President | AllianceBernstein | New York, NY
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Professional Development & Leadership Programs
WIFM’s professional development and leadership programs help women develop their skills, advance their careers, and build meaningful connections within their professional communities.
The programs include:
- Leadership Cohorts provide an intensive and collaborative learning experience.
- The Wolfpack Program, which curates and fosters a supportive community of women professionals.
- Mentorship Program helps members connect with experienced leaders for guidance and growth.
- High school scholarships to support the next generation of female leaders.
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Professional Development
WIFM’s professional development and leadership programs help women develop their skills, advance their careers, and build meaningful connections within their professional communities.
The programs include:
- Leadership Cohorts provide an intensive and collaborative learning experience.
- The Wolfpack Program, which curates and fosters a supportive community of women professionals.
- Mentorship Program helps members connect with experienced leaders for guidance and growth.
- High school scholarships to support the next generation of female leaders.
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Join our community of over 8,000 professional women from across the globe.