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Join us for WIBF Live: Northern Ireland 2026
Join us at Queen's University Belfast for WIBF Live: Northern Ireland 2026, bringing together leaders, future talent and industry experts for a day of inspiring speakers, practical insights and meaningful connections. With guest speaker, Aimee Connolly, CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, and built around LIFT. LEAD. LEVEL UP., we'll explore leadership, opportunity and the future of financial and professional services. Early-bird tickets available until 30 September. Special Student prices available.
Who we are
Women in Banking & Finance is a membership network that has championed women in financial services for over 40 years. With branches in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Norwich, Northern Ireland and Manchester, we help women across the UK. A volunteer-led social enterprise, we support women’s career ambitions through development programmes, leadership opportunities and networking events. In partnering with WIBF, our institutional members demonstrate the importance they place on accelerating progress for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Keep up with the latest from the WIBF community
Our news section shares updates from across WIBF – from profiles and event highlights to thought leadership and new initiatives. It’s where you’ll find inspiring stories, important announcements and the latest on our work to champion gender equity in financial services. Whether you're a long-time member or new to WIBF, it's a great way to stay connected and see what’s happening across our network.
joining WIBF
Connect. Grow. Drive Change.
Join a powerful community shaping the future of banking and finance. Whether you’re building your network, accelerating your career, stepping into leadership, or looking to connect with peers and industry leaders, WIBF brings together the people, opportunities, insights and support to help you thrive at every stage of your journey.
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Communities & networking
Learn, share advice and network (locally & across the UK).
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Jobs board
Find that next step in your career through our careers' platform.
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Mentoring & development
Find a mentor or a mentee to improve your skills via WIBF.
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Talent recognition
Be seen as a role model or set industry best practice through our annual awards.
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Thought leadership
Access ground-breaking, cross sector research on the latest workplace trends.
Volunteering with WIBF
WIBF is fueled by amazing volunteers who develop and curate our events and pioneering initiatives. You can help us with your expertise. Volunteering also helps you build your personal network. Join our ranks and raise your industry profile.
Our initiatives
Through our high-profile activities, campaigns and projects, we run a series of initiatives to help women develop their careers and address diversity and inclusion issues in the UK financial services industry. From a social mobility scheme, through to mentoring and leadership programmes, we seek to help those with ambition achieve their full potential and ensure the industry becomes diverse, equal and inclusive for all.