E2W member, Stephanie Smith’s career started in consulting….

Mark.Freed / 05 Oct 2017

Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we are producing a history of women’s careers in financial services over the years. In the latest in the series we meet Stephanie. E2W member,...

Embarking on my career in financial services - Ellie Reay 2017

Mark.Freed / 20 Sep 2017

Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we are producing a history of women’s careers in financial services over the years. In the latest in the series we meet Ellie who has just...

“I joined the bank when I was 18 in the early 1950s, and earned £4 a week..

Mark.Freed / 22 Jun 2017

Two weeks ago, we featured the story of one woman’s financial services career, which brought up issues of the past like the marriage bar. This week, we have another story, which raised the issue of women’s pensions.  Sheila Buckingham – 1950s  “I...

Memories of Financial Services Careers - Betty 1950’s

Mark.Freed / 12 Jun 2017

Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we will be taking a look at the financial services careers of women over the years. The following is an example of what we look to produce in 2018....

“I’m so glad I discovered E2W” - A Conversation with Joanne Fleming

Mark.Freed / 20 May 2017

How did you hear about E2W? I was in-between jobs, the market was quiet, and I was finding it difficult to get interviews.  CV’s can get ‘lost’ in the Banking recruitment systems and experienced women can fall between the gaps.   Last year I...