Gender Equality Community
IiFE brings European asset management firms together to advance gender equality through collaboration, evidence and practical action.
The community
The community brings practitioners together to address barriers to progression, representation and retention, and to share evidence-informed approaches across European asset management.
Programme
Rise Across is IiFE’s cross-company, cross-country mentorship programme, connecting professionals across European asset management.
The June–November 2026 pilot pairs participants across firms and countries for structured mentoring, broader perspectives and lasting professional connections.
Enrolment for the current cohort is closed. Register your interest for future programmes.
Programme timeline
Internal promotion and sign-up open for mentors and mentees.
Participants matched based on profiles and preferences.
Participants notified of their match.
Online introduction session for mentors and mentees.
Formal close with reflections on impact.
Community members
Practitioners from member organisations bring experience across talent, leadership, HR and investment.
Community Lead
Head of People Office
Nordea
Head of Human Resources
CapMan Group
Impact and ESG Analyst
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Director Product Communications
Quoniam
Research in progress
With Copenhagen Business School, IiFE is developing research on measurable practices that support gender equality across European asset management.
The work examines progression, mentoring, parental careers, skills pathways and leadership development, with the aim of producing a practical implementation guide.
How to join
IiFE member firms can nominate colleagues to contribute to the community. Interested professionals can express interest through their organisation.
Join IiFE to access communities, research and member-only programmes.
Identify colleagues who can contribute to the community.
Join sessions, share practice and help move from intention to implementation.
Different Thinking. Better Outcomes.
Join IiFE’s industry-led community to share evidence, build connections and put ideas into practice.
