Winterflood is featured in IFA magazine article: ‘How are we going to attract diverse candidates to the company or the industry as a whole? Asks Rebekah Coughlan at Winterflood’.

Winterflood is featured in IFA magazine article: ‘How are we going to attract diverse candidates to the company or the industry as a whole? Asks Rebekah Coughlan at Winterflood’. The article discusses diversity and inclusion, particularly for women, in the financial services industry. It emphasises the need for societal and organisational change to support gender equality and better career guidance for young people, especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Rebekah Coughlan, Director of HR, Marketing and Communication at Winterflood shares her personal reflections on diversity in financial services, discussing challenges like fewer women applying for front office entry-level schemes and staying in long-term careers. She highlights the need for greater societal support such as shared parenting and career advice in schools especially in industries like finance. Rebekah also comments on Winterflood’s efforts toward diversity, including initiatives like the Social Mobility Network and programs targeting female students to increase awareness of financial careers. These actions aim to attract a more diverse talent pool and provide better opportunities for underrepresented groups in the industry. 

If you would like to discuss the article or topic in more detail, please contact: Rebekah Coughlan, Director of HR, Marketing and Communication at Winterflood Securities.