Community, Careers and Confidence: The Women In Finance Collective

Beyond The Capital is the podcast series from SuperTech that explores the professional services tech scene outside of London. We’re also on the AdviserTech Show podcast feed.This is a special four-part mini-series in partnership with the Women in Finance Collective, a new network to promote and support women who work in finance and fintech in the Midlands.For this first episode of the series, host Hilary Smyth-Allen is joined by Tessa Lee, Managing Director of Moneyinfo, and Gemma Lowndes, Director of Operations for Jigsaw Tree. Moneyinfo and Jigsaw Tree are the founding companies of the Women In Finance Collective. They discuss:Why the Collective was needed in the MidlandsThe importance of local support and how local networks provide more relevant support than national groupsHow women still face challenges in leadership roles within financial servicesHow community and connections are vital for women in finance.Sharing success stories can inspire and motivate othersWhy education about finance careers should start in schoolsHow AI can enhance roles in finance rather than replace themChapters:00:00 Introduction to the Women in Finance Collective02:43 The Need for Local Support in Finance05:41 Challenges Faced by Women in Finance08:36 The Role of Technology in Finance10:52 Building a Supportive Community12:12 Inspiring Future Generations13:02 Getting Involved with the CollectiveMore information:To find out more about SuperTech WM click here.To find out more about Moneyinfo click here.To find out more about Jigsaw Tree click here.To find out more about the Women In Finance Collective click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.