Return to Bay Street Program (RTBS)

Being an award recipient of the Return to Bay Street Program for 2019 was the exact leverage I needed – at this exact time in my life – to relaunch a career in the Canadian Capital Markets. It’s admirable that WCM and all the sponsoring partners have stayed committed to creating a path that enables women like me, find a place and voice again – in the careers and markets we love!

(note: this program was formerly referred to as the WCM RTBS Program)

I was skeptical at first, given that I didn’t have any Canadian capital markets experience having recently immigrated to Canada… Through the Program, I built my network, and successfully relaunched my career with BMO Capital Markets. The RTBS Program was a game changer for me as it removed the barriers, I faced in entering the Canadian capital markets.

The RTBS program, sponsored by WCM, has provided me an opportunity to reinvent my career.  The comprehensive support, provided through introductions, networking, and mentoring greatly increase the likelihood of success, both within the program itself, and beyond. I am very fortunate to have heard about this program and would not hesitate to spread the word.  Thank you WCM and all the wonderful women making this happen.

(note: this program was formerly referred to as the WCM RTBS Program)

RTBS gave me the opportunity to meet unique bank leaders and explore many areas within the Canadian capital markets. They recognized my skills and experience and helped me relaunch my career. I get to follow my passion and for that I am forever grateful!

The RTBS Award was the driver to relaunch my career in Capital Markets. I am confdent that I will build a successful career at CIBC, thanks to WCM.

(note: this program was formerly referred to as the WCM RTBS Program)

The RTBS Award helped me relaunch my career after an 8 year break from banking. It allowed me to do an internship with BMO in two different areas which led to a fantastic role on the Structured Solutions desk on the trading floor.

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate these outstanding women who are relaunching their careers with the ability to make an immediate contribution to the firms they are joining. In addition, I would like to recognize the incredible commitment that the Canadian Banks are making by partnering with WCM to seek out this tremendous talent pool. Their support of the program and ongoing desire to contribute to the positive momentum in diversity and inclusion is admirable.

(note: this program was formerly referred to as the WCM RTBS Program)

This is an amazing program that helped me relaunch my career. If you have financial services experience and are looking to return to work, this is the program for you.

Being the 2018 RTBS Award recipient has been a fantastic experience for me! If you have taken time off to spend with family, moved from another country or switched career paths, this is your opportunity to launch your career in Canadian capital markets.

The Return to Bay Street program was invaluable in reentering finance, especially in a country where I had never worked before and did not have a network to reach out to. The program allowed me access to key decision makers on Bay Street in exactly the areas I was interested in.

Regardless of how long you are out, the first step can be intimidating. Are my skills still relevant? Do I start from scratch? How do I position my years off as a strength? This is where the RTBS team’s expertise come in – they provide you support and guidance on how to position yourself to find the right opportunity. In my mind, the program is a win-win for both the applicants and the employers.