In an effort to improve gender representation in the bank’s investment management teams, the World Bank treasury has partnered with Girls Who Invest, an Indian American founded non-profit that works towards transforming the investment management industry by advancing women investors, change-makers, and leaders.
As part of the collaboration, the treasury will host scholars from the nonprofit on their investment management teams in addition to its existing summer internship program. The scholars will receive tuition-free training by Girls Who Invest in core finance and investment concepts.
“As the largest investment manager in the development community, we are delighted to partner with Girls Who Invest to advance women in asset management roles and our status as the trusted partner for public asset managers,” Jorge Familiar, vice president and treasurer, World Bank.
Calling the collaboration, a platform for women to advance themselves in finance Seema Hingorani, founder and chair of Girls Who Invest said, “We are thrilled to partner with The World Bank and to have Girls Who Invest Scholars join the esteemed Treasury Summer Internship Program.”
“It’s especially meaningful to announce our partnership during Women’s History Month. The World Bank Treasury leadership is dedicated like us to advancing women in finance and investing and together we will make meaningful change for generations to come,” she added.
Named among the 100 most influential woman in US finance, Hingorani is the managing director and strategic client and talent engagement lead at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM). She has worked with several organizations on issues concerning women and girls and is an advocate of inclusion of women in the corporate sector
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