SS&C Blog

BLOGS. June 22, 2023

Rising to the Occasion: Diverse Leadership in Asset Management

As the financial industry continues to grow and modernize, how does diversity, equity and inclusion play a role in supporting that growth? DEI programs can have far-reaching benefits for every organization—from the large institutions with global reach to the small institutions that partner with them for products or services. With the variety of fields included under the financial industry umbrella, our industry stands to reap many benefits from elevating people with diverse backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives to leadership positions. But we should also think broadly about what that means, as it can be hard to put people in the tidy boxes we sometimes feel forced into. And when you don’t fit in a box, it can be hard to find a seat at the table.