The female co-founder of a Brazilian fintech start-up has said other banks could learn from its diversity policy and should focus on under-represented groups in financial workplaces. Maria de Lourdes Coutinho, who is also the founder of an online platform for women entrepreneurs, told Reuters that she was “shocked” by Brazil’s decision to ban her company from using PayPal. Just 8% of senior roles in the Brazilian banking sector are held my women. Also, the bank is hiring a head of diversity and inclusion. Junqueira said half of US start-ups had no women in leadership roles and even fewer did in firms making as much money as Nubank.
The female co-founder of a Brazilian fintech start-up has said other banks could learn from its diversity policy and should focus on under-represented groups in financial workplaces. Cristina Junqueira wants to increase female representation at Nubank to half of total roles and senior positions, from the current 43% and 30%, respectively. Just 8% of senior roles in the Brazilian banking sector are held my women. Also, the bank is hiring a head of diversity and inclusion. Junqueira said half of US start-ups had no women in leadership roles and even fewer did in firms making as much money as Nubank.