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About Us

Multicultural Banker Belgium is a network and platform dedicated to enhancing the visibility of multicultural bankers and promoting greater cultural inclusivity within the finance sector. Our main priorities are to increase visibility of multicultural role models (inside and outside the financial sector), recruiting and promoting multicultural talents, making the culture of finance more inclusive and addressing biases in HR practices and microaggressions at work.

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Our Mission

Multicultural Bankers Belgium works across the sector to promote more visibility and inclusion for employees of all origins and backgrounds in finance.

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Our Vision

  • Create visibility of multicultural role models

  • Reduce bias in HR processes

  • Contribute to attracting, retaining and growing multicultural talent to the finance sector

  • Raise awareness of the issues faced by multicultural employees in the sector

  • Empower talented professionals through mentoring and networking

  • Make the finance sector more inclusive

  • Create a positive impact on society regarding topics of financial health and inclusive workplaces

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Our values

  • Equity: When displaying acts of equity, we emphasise on creating a space where we acknowledge, support and accept those of different backgrounds, identities and unique circumstances in the finance sector.  

  • Diversity: Diversity for us means brining the spirit of interconnectedness within the finance sector. In order for us to bring this change to the finance sector, we need to be the change, and being the community that produces people who live by the value of diversity. 

  • Inclusion: Being inclusive means putting our values in practice. We want to drive an inclusive culture in the finance sector, as well as giving multicultural bankers the opportunity to let their voices be heard. 

  • Belonging: We want to create a network where people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and religions will feel a sense of belonging and be accepted within the network. In promoting this we want to foster opportunities for growth for multicultural bankers in the finance field.  

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Our Methodology

Multicultural Bankers Belgium works through our dedicated workstreams: Networking and Events, Communication, Data, Mentoring and Pledge/Governance and HR Processes. Each workstream comprises multicultural bankers, volunteers and allies from various financial institutions and backgrounds.

Networking and Events

The Networking and Events Workstream is in charge of connecting multicultural institutions within the finance sector. It plays a central role in expanding opportunities, building relationships, and enriching the network's collective expertise.

Networking and Events

Chairs: Axelle Van Hende (KBC) and Henry Mangaya (Eurcolear)
Communication

The Communication Workstream is responsible for crafting and disseminating effective messaging that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering transparent and impactful communication in the finance sector. It plays a pivotal role in raising awareness, building partnerships, and showcasing the network's commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

Communication

Chairs: Jason-Louise Graham (ING) and Mathy Muteba (Wo.Men in Finance Belgium)
Data

The Data Workstream is tasked with collecting, analysing, and leveraging data to drive inclusive decision-making and enhance diversity-related initiatives within the finance sector. It plays a crucial role in measuring progress, identifying disparities, and implementing data-driven strategies to promote inclusivity and equitable representation.

Data

Chairs: Mukan Heynderickx (KBC) and Alima Mamdou (NBB)
Pledge/Governance and HR Processes

The Pledge/Governance and HR Processes Workstream in the Multicultural Bankers Network ensures adherence to operational protocols, regulatory standards, and ethical practices, maintaining transparent decision-making processes and safeguarding the network's integrity. It plays a pivotal role in upholding accountability, risk management, and sustainable governance.

Pledge/Governance and HR Processes

Chairs: Chantal Kamatari (BNP Paribas Fortis) and Sendrine Baya-Kayiba (Euroclear)
Mentoring

Our objective is to offer mentorship opportunities to underrepresented employees at all levels, including those entering the finance sector and those climbing the ladder within the industry. The group aims to prioritize employees' career growth at various levels, including team leaders and executives, while also focusing on helping individuals grow without necessarily having to evolve towards a managerial role.

Mentoring

Co-Chairs: Maureen Vermoortel (Belfius) and Anaïs Mashini (Belfius)

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