"We take concrete action to provide an inclusive work environment that helps women achieve their full potential. We're so proud to be recognized by Bloomberg for a third consecutive year," said Brigitte Hébert, Executive Vice-President – Employee Experience at
"The companies included in the 2021 GEI are expanding the ESG data universe to include gender-related data that investors are demanding today," said
- Wealth Management: National Bank Financial Wealth Management's (NBFWM) mentorship program gives women enrolled in a university program the opportunity to discover the profession of Investment Advisor through internships. This program has contributed to the development of 100 mentees over the past 6 years. NBFWM also organizes the annual
Women Investment Advisors' Symposium. It recently launched the Invest in you event series for women. - Financial Markets: Each year, the sector awards bursaries to female students seeking a career in finance. This is a unique initiative in the Canadian banking sector that provides these students with mentoring and helps them deepen their knowledge of the financial markets industry.
- A dynamic network of employees: The Women's Leadership Network seeks to create connections between women in different sectors, build networking opportunities and contribute to the development of women in leadership positions at the Bank.
- Inclusive community engagement: The Bank's main partners include the
Association of Quebec Women in Finance, Women in Capital Markets, theLise Watier Foundation , Catalyst, an organization dedicated to creating work environments that help advance women, L'effet A, an organization that propels female professional engagement and Femmessor, an organization that supports women entrepreneurs. - Signature of the UN Women's Empowerment Principles: In 2020, the Bank became a signatory of the UN Women's Empowerment Principles, which promote gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.
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