Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Building a collaborative culture

We believe there's room at the table for everyone's ideas. That's why we celebrate diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds — because a true idea exchange fosters richer conversations and more innovative solutions. And, we work hard to build a culture where everyone's voice is valued, respected and heard.

A more diverse perspective

How do we design compelling investment solutions? We build our teams with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences — applauding the idea-challengers who dare to look at things differently.

Our Commitment

RECRUITMENT

Source and recruit diverse candidates at all levels of the organization.

ADVOCACY

Help drive meaningful change through proactive engagement within the community and industry.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Evolve our management
training programs to
embed clear accountability
for diversity and inclusion.

DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

Continue to evolve programs to develop and retain talented underrepresented employees.

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture

Every support channel is critical to building a diverse and inclusive culture. That’s why we make sure our employees have access to a range of programs that provide the resources they need to feel supported and empowered to pursue successful careers. Some of our programs include:

Black Employee Network

Asian-American Employee Network

Family & Life Stages

Hispanics, Latinos & Amigos Network

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Network

Abilities Network

Veteran's Employee Network

Women's Interest Network

View full list of programs (PDF)

INVESTED IN OUR INDUSTRY — AND OUR COMMUNITIES

We believe that building an inclusive culture extends beyond the walls of our firm and into the industry and communities we serve. That’s why we support initiatives like these to help strengthen communities and advance opportunity and diversity within financial services.

Where we are today

Building a diverse and inclusive culture is about more than numbers. But they do help us tell a story about progress and our commitment to making a difference you can see. This transparency is part of our ongoing pledge to recruit, retain, develop, engage and advance a diverse group of talented people, including underrepresented populations across all levels of the organization.

Fund Boards data and employee data as of December 31, 2023.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments North America workforce diversity*

	SENIOR MANAGEMENT	INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS	TOTAL EMPLOYEES
Women	26%	30%	38%
People of color	3%	24%	20%

Women

	SENIOR MANAGEMENT	INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS	TOTAL EMPLOYEES
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%	0%	0%
Asian	0%	5%	4%
Black or African American	0%	2%	3%
Hispanic or Latino	0%	3%	2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0%
Two or more races	0%	1%	1%
White	26%	20%	28%

Men

	SENIOR MANAGEMENT	INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS	TOTAL EMPLOYEES
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%	0%	0%
Asian	0%	7%	5%
Black or African American	0%	2%	2%
Hispanic or Latino	0%	2%	2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0%
Two or more races	3%	2%	1%
White	71%	57%	52%

The data provided is as of December 31, 2023 and uses U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) race and ethnicity classifications and internal job and leadership categories. The percentages in the tables are calculated based on the representation of employees' gender and ethnicity within each of the categories. The combined total of women and men employees in each column adds up to approximately 100%, with any variations due to rounding. People of color, U.S. only, includes people who identify as racially and ethnically diverse based on EEOC classifications: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and two or more races. Senior management includes Columbia Threadneedle officers. Investment professionals exclude administrative roles.

Grow With Us

Find the mentorship to grow, the support to thrive and the opportunities to excel in your career at Columbia Threadneedle. This is our commitment to ensure everyone has the tools they need to succeed. Because it’s your unique perspectives that enrich our views, your diverse experiences that expand our insights and your collective backgrounds that broaden our offerings.

JOIN OUR TEAM

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Disclosures

*Diversity segments used are based on U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) classifications

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A more diverse perspective

"Diversity, equity and inclusion is about creating a culture that ensures everyone gets the support and resources they need to be successful in our organization."

Melda Mergen

Our Commitment