Turning Intentions into Actions
NFA established a Diversity & Inclusion Council in 2021 to provide guidance and support for our many D&I initiatives. The Council comprises NFA employees from different functions, backgrounds, experiences and tenures who have a passion for D&I and a desire to drive positive change in our organization. Council members work on various diversity and inclusion projects, with focus areas including Culture and Engagement, Talent Acquisition Strategy and Community and Social Responsibility.
What We Do:
Enhance and promote a culture that supports the overall success of NFA through our people – where leaders are encouraged to embrace diverse thinking and all employees can thrive.
Our Initiatives Include:
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), training and cultural celebrations platforms for D&I.
What We Do:
Serving the public good is core to NFA's identity. By protecting investors and enhancing the integrity of our markets, we support the health of our global financial system. We believe it is our responsibility to utilize our diverse skills and resources to support the communities where we live, work and serve—particularly those communities that are underserved. Through charitable giving, workforce development and volunteer activities, we strive to help build equitable, inclusive and trusting communities and create opportunities in the financial services industry for individuals to realize their full potential.
Our Initiatives Include:
NFA Cares, our community outreach framework and shared diversity partnerships with talent acquisition.
What We Do:
Consistently increase diversity in our candidate pools, and continue to position NFA as a premier employer for diverse talent.
Our Initiatives Include:
Employee Referral program, Alumni Network and diversifying our talent sources, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, professional organizations and job boards.
Employee Resource Groups
At NFA, our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led and company-supported. Each of these indispensable integrations provides an opportunity for employees with common interests to help develop a positive workplace culture where people of different backgrounds, lifestyles and abilities are appreciated, valued, and given equal opportunities to succeed.
By fostering these groups, we hope our employees feel encouraged and empowered to help make an impact in their communities, build their cross-cultural competency and truly have a say in shaping a workplace they are proud to be a part of.
Be Well @ NFA
Mission Statement:
Foster social connection, education and peer support to help NFA employees manage all aspects of their wellness.
- Build a community free of stigma and allow for shared identities or experiences at the workplace; and
- Emphasize there is no right or wrong in approaching the various prongs of wellness (emotional, physical, mental, social, spiritual etc.) but rather determine what works for each NFA employee.
BOLD – Black Opportunities Lead to Diversity
Mission Statement:
The Black Opportunities Lead to Diversity Employee Resource Group will champion the development and advancement of African American and Black talent. Through social engagement, education, community outreach and mentorship, BOLD will provide safe spaces for open dialogue and for building compassion and empathy in our workplace. BOLD will amplify our voices, and with our allies, advocate for equity in all that we do at NFA and across our communities.
HOLA – Hispanic/Latinx Organization for Leadership and Advancement
Mission Statement:
En HOLA, todos son bienvenidos – everyone is welcome. The Hispanic/Latinx Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) will promote cross-cultural appreciation and a supportive environment where members can achieve professional and personal success. We will celebrate our rich heritages through education, networking, and community outreach, and strive to attract and retain diversity at NFA. HOLA will advocate for equity to foster a workplace that fully embraces and benefits us all.
WIN – Women's Inclusion at NFA
Become the best version of ourselves by cultivating an environment of empowerment. Through building relationships and embracing our different ways of thinking, we take control of our personal and professional journeys.
Let's keep the conversation going!
D&I is woven into the fabric of everything we do at NFA, both internally and externally. For more information on our initiatives, goals, and Employee Resource Groups, please contact us at diversityandinclusion@nfa.futures.org.