Mentorship for young women students
Get to know more about the program and meet mentors and mentees.
Kick-start your professional career
Are you a student who is passionate about finance and people? Have you considered becoming a wealth advisor? Our mentoring program for women gives you hands-on experience in the field.
A dynamic people-focused career
“The economic power of women is growing quickly. And with this, comes
the need for more wealth advisors to provide clients with personal
financial advice.
The number one requirement to be a successful wealth advisor is interpersonal skills, and women are naturals at building relationships.
Our focus for the last decade, has been to build the next generation of female wealth advisors with our Young Women Student Mentorship Program. Today we have partnerships with over 42 universities across Canada and have mentored almost 200 students to date. We're proud of the impact we're having on our industry and in our communities.”
Tania D’Iorio, M.B.A.
Manager – Practice Management
The mentorship program at a glance
During the mentorship, you will attend:
- Professional workshops
- Skills building webinars
- Engaging business discussions
- Motivational speaker sessions to help you grow
The Mentorship program has two parts:
1) Attend the Mentorship kickoff virtually with a panel of Women Advisors hosted by National Bank Financial which will be held end of September.
2) Be paired with an experienced mentor (Fall to Spring).
Mentorship Program includes:
- Two-hour meeting, once per month for a duration of nine months. (in person close to your university)
- Take part in networking and business development activities
- Attend meetings with professionals in the investment industry
Get to know more about the program and meet mentors and mentees.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal target for the National Bank Financial Young Women Student Mentorship Program is:
- Female (or identifies as a female) university student (either undergrad or graduate).
- Interested in the wealth management industry, and the role as a wealth advisor.
- Enrolled as a student during the mentorship period (fall to spring).
- Available in person, in your region for two hours a month, for a nine month period starting in the fall.
I've learned skills and developed habits that I would've never been able to by simply attending class. This program has taught me to take the initiative to enhance my university experience and the start of my career by growing beyond the classroom. Most importantly, this mentorship experience has reminded me why I am passionate about the financial industry and what I am capable of.
Madeline Martinho – mentee 2023, now a Sales and Trading Analyst, National Bank Financial Markets
As a Data Science student, being mentored by wealth management advisors with over 20 years of experience was an incredible opportunity. I met many inspiring professionals and connected with other NBF employees working in investments and capital markets—access that would have been difficult without this mentorship program. This experience strengthened my passion for pursuing a career in finance and wealth management, particularly with National Bank.
Viocelyne Valbonard – mentee 2024, currently Assistant, National Bank Financial
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that opened the door to an incredible field of work. It provided me with invaluable knowledge and helped me truly discover where my passions lie.
Rébecca Bouffard mentee 2024, currently Banking Advisor, National Bank of Canada
This mentorship experience has been transformative, helping me grow both personally and professionally. It has equipped me with essential soft skills—such as communication, self-discipline, and commitment—that will serve me throughout my career. I’m deeply grateful for this invaluable opportunity, which has set me on the path to becoming a successful leader in business.
Mirna Henary - mentee 2024, currently Wealth Associate, National Bank Financial
Contact
Questions about our Young Women Student Mentorship program? Connect with the program leader.
So, what’s next?
After attending our mentorship program, here’s what life as a woman in wealth management could look like for you.