IQ EQ study shows extra steps are vital to attain more gender balance. Source: Shutterstock

Only 23% of all investment positions at private equity firms worldwide are held by women, hence the research calls on the industry as a whole to make a commitment to increasing gender equity and inclusion.

The second Sustainability Report from IQ-EQ, a global provider of investor services, highlights the difficulties facing DE&I (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in the asset management sector.

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The paper details the steps IQ-EQ is taking to close the DE&I gap in the sector, with a few of the most important ones being:

  • Aiding female fund managers through the IQ-EQ Launchpad programme, which was created to assist female fund managers who are starting their first fund and helping it grow. This comprises a full support package that offers customised training and knowledge exchange to female fund managers.
  • Promoting women in leadership roles through its Elevate programme, which helps female staff members advance their careers through workshops, guest lecturers, and support groups. Women now make up about 40% of the worldwide management team at IQ-EQ, up from 10% in 2021.

Moreover, the report from IQ-EQ demonstrates the ways in which a diverse workplace, one with a higher proportion of women and young people, contributes to new ideas, technological competence, adaptability, and the organisation’s potential for sustained success.

Caroline Bagshaw, group chief people officer at IQ-EQ stated: “Empowering women in private equity has long been a goal of ours. Fuelling female success in this sector starts with breaking down barriers, working towards achieving pay parity across genders, and improving the ratio of women in senior-level management positions. IQ-EQ has always believed in the power of its people, and we are proud of the strong progress we’ve made in addressing gender equality. However, our sustainability journey is far from over. We remain dedicated to advancing our DE&I initiatives and moving the needle in this sector.”

The study also describes IQ-EQ’s approach to solid governance and business ethics. Its dedication to DE&I is a component of the company’s larger sustainability ambitions.

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