By becoming a member of WIBF you will join an incredible network who offer support and development opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations. We have branches nationwide, in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham.
Membership benefits include
Mentoring
Our empowering mentoring programme matches mentors with mentees, and supports them in developing a mutually beneficial partnership.
Personal Excellence Programme
Programmes and workshops that support your ambitions, guide your talents and develop your skills. Tailored to whatever stage of career you’re at: newcomers, mid-career and senior women.
Exciting, relevant events
Attend events highlighting current issues or news stories facing the banking industry right now. Our Hot Topics Programme keeps you up to date with industry changes and challenges.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities to work within WIBF as a volunteer. Grow your CV, learn new skills and get involved in making a difference.
Networking
Meet WIBF members from other companies, locations and roles within the sector, build career knowledge, aspirations and networks. As well as development events we hold fun, monthly social networking events.
Awards
Members can nominate in all categories for the Annual Awards. Preferential rates for single seats or table bookings at our Awards Luncheon in June.
Inspiring Speakers
Hear high profile speakers share their experiences, providing inspiration and guidance. From panel discussions, intimate suppers to events for Future Leaders and workshops on how to get on a board WIBF offers a wide range of opportunities.
Looking Forward
Be part of our exciting future, with emphasis on Thought Leadership, making real changes in the industry as well as continuing to inspire and champion women in the banking and financial sectors.
If you work for an organisation and would like to learn about our Institutional Membership options please visit our page and contact us!
Here’s what our members have to say:
Vanessa Vallely
WIBF Alumni
“Women in Banking and Finance is a fantastic network where you can meet like-minded women and obtain new skills. I would absolutely recommend WIBF if you are a female in the finance profession who wants to drive her career forward. A truly wonderful network.”
Vanessa Vallely
WIBF Alumni
Melanie Seymour
WIBF member
“My passion for change and making things better motivates me to keep going. I believe there is always something more you can be doing and that’s as true for senior leaders as it is for newcomers to the industry. At WIBF, I get a lot of satisfaction from knowing we are supporting all levels of women in the finance industry”
Melanie Seymour
WIBF member
Kerry McCormack
WIBF member
“I really enjoyed the Women on Boards events and the high profile speaker events, I always find it inspiring to hear other people’s career journeys and how different twists and turns lead them to where they are now.”
Kerry McCormack
WIBF member
Alina Jegorova
WIBF member
“WIBF is such a great network which provides lots of development and networking opportunities – just what you need when you are at the start of your career. During my time with WIBF I have widened my horizon and have met so many brilliant and inspiring women. I have realised that it’s never too early to think about the Board positions! The quality of speakers that WIBF offer is outstanding and I feel privileged to be part of this amazing network. I am looking forward to next year as the programme for Birmingham looks incredibly exciting!”
Alina Jegorova
WIBF member
Dawn Webber
WIBF Member
“I first joined WIBF as a member about 10 years’ ago and am now on the Bristol Branch of the committee. Being involved with WIBF has assisted in heightening my profile with both colleagues and clients. The events are thought provoking and good fun and I would encourage others to join the network and enjoy the many benefits on offer.”
Dawn Webber
WIBF Member
