The finance industry is infamously a “boys’ club,” leaving very few spots for women with a passion for the field. Still, that doesn’t mean companies should remain complacent or give up on their DEI efforts.
According to financial data company Preqin, less than 10% of senior roles at venture and private equity firms are held by women. ADP also found that women in banking and finance are paid $13 per hour less than men, which adds up when one considers a decades-long career. Granted, there are no quick fixes to the discrimination women face in these spaces — but there is a way to ensure more women can chart a path for themselves in this field.
