In this episode of Girls in Finance, we welcome Julie Muhn, a senior research analyst at Finovate. Julie delves into the unique aspects of Finovate, emphasizing its focus on innovation and industry collaboration. She breaks down complex fintech concepts like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance (DeFi), illustrating their transformative potential in the financial sector. Julie also addresses the challenges faced by legacy banks still running on outdated COBOL systems, highlighting the slow-paced industry. She discusses real-world applications of fintech innovations, such as improving financial inclusion and streamlining banking operations.

In this episode of Girls in Finance, we are joined by Eugenia Malamud, the Board Chair of CIMA Canada and FX and Commodity Valuations professional at BMO Financial Group, who shares her insightful journey in the financial industry. We discuss what CIMA is, how it impacts her day-to-day responsibilities at BMO Financial Group, and why she decided to pursue being a Board Chair. Through discussing the vital role of mentorship in Eugenia’s life, we talked about how young professionals can seek and approach mentors in the finance industry.

In this episode, Veena Venkatraman dives into her journey to becoming the Vice President Credit Advisory at RBCx (Royal Bank of Canada's Technological and Innovation Banking arm).

Veena delves into her passion for banking, discussing what initially drew her to the industry and what keeps her motivated. She also emphasized on the importance of networking, sharing strategies young women can use to build strong professional networks.

Additionally, Veena debunks the common negative stereotypes about the finance industry, offering her perspective on why these perceptions persist and how they can be challenged.