Women in Finance

How many hours of your day are taken up by meetings? Some days, it feels like my whole job is just back-to-back calls. I try to decline the non-essential ones, but between leadership syncs, 1:1s, team… more

Young, attractive and accomplished women who seem to have it all - how do you handle workplace jealousy by older women, especially if they directly oversee your work? If you notice that their judgment… more

Have you ever thought about “acting your wage” at work? A few years ago, I was working 60-hour weeks, saying yes to everything, and constantly chasing approval. My raise that year? 2.8%—less than inflation. Tha… more

Do you ever feel like your career has made it harder to stay on top of caregiving or be as present as you'd like? I definitely do, and it’s tough feeling to shake. My kids are more attached to the… more

Finance loves to say “it’s a meritocracy” ...do you believe that? I hear it all the time: “Finance is a meritocracy, if you’re good, you’ll get ahead.” But I’ve seen brilliant women get overlooked whi… more

I’ve heard that the finance industry typically offers great retirement benefits. My company has a pretty strong 401(k) match (90% up to the IRS maximum) and some jurisdictions in Europe even offer def… more

Hi, I’ve found it’s mostly women in the office that have hindered me, in my present team I have about 5 female colleagues who actively blank me, never even spoke to them, I have tried to be friendly a… more

“Finance isn’t for everyone” – but should it be? I’ve heard so many men say, “Finance isn’t for everyone,” usually as an excuse when women or people from nontraditional backgrounds don’t stick around.… more

Do you think managers should be responsible for employee retention? The saying “People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers” gets tossed around a lot, but it’s not always that simple. People … more

For those of you who work for companies that have stopped all DEI activities.. how are you feeling about it?I was just talking today about how it must feel like a hostile environment but I wanted to … more

Does your company have an active Women’s Network??
(Preferably with a large Dallas, TX presence)

Tax season is here! What’s your plan for your tax refund this year? Are you investing, saving, paying off debt, or treating yourself to something special? I’m thinking of trying out a sushi-making cla… more

Would you rather have a female boss in finance? Why or why not? I’ve had both male and female bosses, and while some were great and some weren’t, I have noticed a difference. My female bosses seemed m… more

Most remote vs. RTO debates focus on productivity, but at the core, it’s about trust. Some companies don’t trust employees to work remotely, and employees don’t trust leadership’s reasons for enforcin… more

Have you ever regretted negotiating for more money? We’re told to negotiate, but let’s be real—it doesn’t always go smoothly. I once pushed for a higher salary, and while I got it, I could feel the sh… more

How many hours per week are you working? Do you feel you have a healthy balance between work and home?
I woke about 45 hours per week, I am salaried and I believe I do have a good balance but I do som… more

Early in my career, a manager told me, “Don’t ask for a raise—if you’re good, they’ll notice.” Spoiler: They did not notice. I worked late, took on extra projects, and waited… and waited. Meanwhile, a… more

What is the average bonus and raise in private equity ?

I’m new to a close-knit team, and whenever we land a big client or finish a major project, the team goes out to celebrate. I feel pressured to join, but I’m not into big gatherings, especially happy h… more

I once sat in on a hiring discussion where two candidates had nearly identical experience—but one was a woman with a non-traditional background, and the other fit the “typical finance mold.” Guess who… more

Faced a dilemma today - an ex-coworker asked me for a recommendation for a role at my current company, but she is clearly not qualified. I want to support her ambition but also don't want to vouch… more

Anyone at citi, willing and able to refer?

Do you ever feel like women in finance are expected to “do it all” while men get to specialize? My male colleagues are usually assigned one core responsibility, while the women on the team end up jugg… more

Do you feel like you show up to work being your true authentic self or do you put on a facade?

Lately, I’ve been wondering if I should be more concerned about the stock market now than we were in 2020. How are you approaching risk management and protecting your or your client's investments … more

Why are bullies rewarded in the workplace?

How is your company celebrating Women's History Month?

Share the initiatives you're excited about in the comments!

What is something you are hiding from coworkers, or they don't know about you? I’ll go first: I’m terrible at remembering people’s names and matching them to faces. So, when I was in a client faci… more

What sort of range would you expect to be paid with 8 YOE? I feel underpaid and the range on glassdoor is too broad because it will encompass entry level to 30+ years

What common qualities do you see in female leaders? I feel like there’s a type for male leaders
- do you think female leaders have taken on the typically male qualities or have they managed to excel an… more

When I started out over a decade ago, corporate finance jobs were seen as the golden ticket to wealth. But now, I’m seeing creators, influencers, and freelancers outearning many of us in traditional f… more

What are you all doing about being asked into the office more days/full time? Can’t we all just quit and see what they do?

Be honest—do you trust your company's maternity leave policy? I’ve seen too many companies talk about being family-friendly, only for women to return from maternity leave and get sidelined. A frie… more

How do you think the state of the economy with the Tariffs will affect your company?

Has being “too nice” ever held you back in finance? Early in my career, I said yes to every task, stayed late without complaint, and bent over backward to be a “team player.” Meanwhile, my male collea… more

Our company just had layoffs, and a coworker I worked closely with was let go. She’s incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and excellent at her job. I can’t help but suspect that the real reason was her … more

Would you ever take a pay cut for better work-life balance? I’ve been seeing more people say they’d trade $20K+ in salary for a job with less stress and more flexibility. Part of me gets it—finance is… more

It’s no secret that finance is still a male-dominated field, but what often goes unspoken is how frequently women get left out of those informal networking moments such as golf outings, after-work dri… more

Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well? I wondered if someone here may be able to help… I am very anxious about the impact on my career if I decide to start a family. Is anyone here able to advise on … more