Community, careers and confidence: The Women in Finance Collective | Beyond the Capital Mini-Series E1

Tessa Lee, Managing Director at Moneyinfo, and Gemma Lounge, Director of Operations at Jigsaw Tree. Together they share how the Women in Finance Collective was founded and why it is already becoming a vital community for women working in finance and fintech across the Midlands.

The discussion looks at the reality of being a woman in financial services, where many still find themselves as the only female in the room. Tessa and Gemma reflect on their own career journeys and the challenges they have faced, including underrepresentation in leadership, the confidence gap and the persistence of imposter syndrome. They also highlight the positive changes they are seeing, with more women stepping into project management, client services and technology roles, and the way a strong local network can accelerate this progress.

The Women in Finance Collective was created to give women a safe and supportive space to share experiences, learn from one another and build the confidence to pursue leadership opportunities. Tessa and Gemma explain how the group meets quarterly in Birmingham, bringing together women from across the region to connect, hear from inspiring speakers and take away practical advice to support both their personal and professional growth. They also consider the bigger picture, exploring why financial services has been slow to change and why raising awareness earlier in schools and colleges is essential to show young women the wide range of career pathways available.

This is an open and inspiring conversation about the need for greater diversity in leadership, the opportunities technology is creating, and the importance of collective action in driving meaningful change. Tune in to hear how the Women in Finance Collective is helping women across the Midlands to build confidence, grow their networks and shape the future of finance.

This series is brought to you by Moneyinfo, the client portal and app built for wealth managers, and Jigsaw Tree, specialists in helping firms streamline their systems and processes, in partnership with SuperTech, powering the next generation of professional services.