Building Power Through

Common Bonds

Our Mission

Our mission is to be a powerful force for advancing women and shaping the future of the financial services industry. Our members are experienced professionals; our strength comes from convening some of the brightest minds in the industry and building bonds that support personal and career growth.

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Experience the moments that celebrate women leading finance—

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The Difference We Make

WBC aims to foster female strength and empowerment in financial services

We strive to create a future with better professional and leadership opportunities for women. Our vision is grounded in programs and initiatives that are catalysts for professional success, and contribute to positive change in the industry, our communities and beyond.

With a membership made up of experienced professionals from leading firms, WBC recognizes and connects talented women across the financial services industry. We keep the pipeline of women leaders strong and promote industry best practices.

Engagement happens in all ways, but we’re also firm believers that personal interaction and a shared focus on the WBC chapter areas maximize the impact of our volunteer hours and financial contributions. We also get to experience firsthand (and be inspired by) the positive results we’ve helped create.

Members of the Women’s Bond Club can act as a personal board of directors for one another and the high-potential women who make up our extended community. With WBC, women find their personal advisory board and the resources they need to thrive and advance others.

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Lead

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Return

WBC is the premier network of women executives and rising talent in the financial services industry.

We lead by:

Providing members with access to a network of similarly ambitious and successful leaders to build their personal board of directors and develop impactful relationships.
Honoring leaders in financial services and the next generation of talent at our annual marquee WBC gala at the Museum of Natural History.
Providing role models & support to the next generation of leaders in financial services through our Rising Star Leadership Development program.

WBC fosters an environment of continuous learning through:

Providing an intellectually stimulating forum for current members & industry leaders to foster exchange of knowledge and ideas at workshops and events.
Supporting women with opportunities to learn from each other and further network at social events.

WBC is committed to reinvesting in its community by dedicating resources to social action:

Granting scholarships to young women.
Running a formal mentoring program for the next generation of diverse talent.
Partnering with several charities to further women’s causes.

2,000+

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

$3.4M

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED SINCE INCEPTION

45+

FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS

141

SCHOLARS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 2000

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Our History

Founded in 1921 by Betty Cook, one of the earliest female bond traders on Wall Street, the WBC was the first organization in New York to focus on women in finance. It was rooted in the principle of “Women Helping Women.”

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Events

Thought Leadership

December 7, 2023

Top Risks FSI 2024

The Economy, Cyber and Third Parties among issues portending riskier financial times in financial services.

April 2024

Principles for Data Recovery From a Severe Cyber Scenario

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April 2024

Mastering Data Dilemmas: Navigating Privacy, Localization and Sovereignty

In today's digital age, data privacy management is paramount for...

April 2024

An Open Letter to CEOs and Board Members: In Support of the Compliance Function

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