JOIN OUR MOVEMENT TO ACCELERATE GENDER EQUALITY IN FINANCE.
This is the moment for gender diversity. It is time for a dramatic and purposeful shift in management styles, cultures and corporate transparency. Succeeding in our mission and effectively driving positive change in our industry requires a concerted effort from us all.
A WCM membership unites all voices in the Canadian financial industry working to accelerate gender diversity. Our 3700 + members are diverse students and professionals at all career stages and in all segments of capital markets and related financial services across Canada. There is strength in numbers. Join our movement to progress change in our industry and reap the countless benefits of a WCM membership.
What WCM can do for you
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Advance your Career
Membership offers access to informative events, exceptional professional development programming, thought leaders, executive coaching, and mentorship opportunities, designed to propel your career forward.
Whether you are a student, entry level professional or executive capital markets professional, WCM offers tools and resources to move to the next stage of your career.
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Expand Your Network
Membership connects you to 2000+ male and female industry professionals from all segments of capital markets and financial services; providing impactful networking opportunities through a variety of events and professional development programs.
Whether you are a student or experienced professional, networking is a necessary requirement for career growth, offering exposure to new opportunities and learnings from others in the industry that go beyond your existing firm.
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Access to job opportunities
Our member-only Job Board is a compilation of the latest job, board and internship opportunities across capital markets and related industries. Job postings are targeted to qualified diverse professionals at all career levels. All positions are posted from firms committed to gender diversity in their corporate culture.
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Stay Informed
Knowledge is power. WCM’s curated advocacy platform and communications keep you informed on the latest research, reports and advocacy on a range of topics. Learn best practices for diversity and talent management, gain industry insights, resources, access information on key events and learn what you and your firm can do to drive change.
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Pay it Forward
WCM provides opportunities for members to volunteer their time and skills to support women progress or launch their careers in capital markets.
From mentorship, thought leadership opportunities, to participating on our Steering Committees or helping us plan and deliver valuable programming in our chapters, there are many ways to get involved and help us achieve our mission.
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Become a Change Champion
Diversity, equality and inclusion is a must have in our workplace. A WCM membership garners recognition from the public, your employer and network that you are engaged with and committed to driving diversity and inclusion. Your membership gives you a voice at the table.
Membership = Your vote for gender equality
Join WCMMembership options
Full Member
$185.00 (0)
Taxes not included
WCM Ally
$125.00 (Plus Tax)
WCM Ally
$125.00 (0)
Taxes not included
WCM is offering a Ally membership option for men who wish to support the acceleration of gender diversity in finance, but are unable to access full WCM programming (as some of it is specific to women). Allyship is a tangible, active vote for progress and change and offers the opportunity to give back and support our mission to accelerate diversity in finance. This membership category is for men and women who wish to support WCM's mission but who are outside the industry, retired and/or do not wish to receive member benefits.
Currently, Ally membership includes:
- Discounted ticket prices to all WCM events;
- Access to our members only section of the website, for research and other areas;
- Opportunity to stay informed on gender diversity through our newsletter, events and social media.
Additional benefits of being an ally:
- Recognized commitment to accelerating gender diversity;
- A source that WCM can draw on for feedback;
- Volunteer - opportunities to participate in our mission
- committee member or co-chair (we have three male co-chairs)
- mentor program (both mentoring professional women and/or students)
- speaker at events and on panels
- Attend events and meet talent – be the face of your firm when networking (showing male allyship);
- Share opportunities and initiatives with their networks;
- Leverage the WCM research portal (using the tools to reach I&D goals);
- Act as advocates with internal and external networks.
University Student Member
$25.00 (Plus Tax)
University Student Member
$25.00 (0)
Taxes not included
High School Student Member
FREE
High School Student Member
FREE
How can you accelerate gender equality?
- Become a WCM Member
- Subscribe to our communications, stay informed.
- Join the conversation: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
- Attend our annual Gala.
- Apply to our professional development programming.
- Apply to our student programming.
- Executives; join our Board-Ready Directory
- Post your firms open positions and internships on our Job Board.
- Become a WCM Partner.
- Become a Mentor through our Professional Mentorship Program and/ or Student Mentorship Program
- Request to be added to our speakers list.