HOME GET TO KNOW COWEN INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY INCLUSION & DIVERSITY We believe that inclusion and diversity are fundamentally important to who we are as a firm—as well as catalysts for success and innovation in everything we do. START A CONVERSATION MISSION STATEMENT We pride ourselves on our empathetic and collaborative culture, where the power of diversity is harnessed to transform the status quo. Our focus on inclusion expands our thinking in order to generate better outcomes for clients, while striving to increase fairness and equity for our colleagues. Cowen’s vision of creating a more inclusive and equitable future is supported by our core values and is essential to our ability to outperform. Inclusion and Diversity is a business imperative, built upon our core values – that enables us to excel and outperform. Read Jeffrey Solomon’s, Cowen Chair & CEO, statement on Equity and Fairness “If you are not actively including, you may be accidentally excluding.” – Ripa Rashid, Cowen Head of Inclusion & Diversity. Learn more about Ripa Rashid TALENT At Cowen, we strive to attract the best and brightest talent— people who are engaged, motivated, and deeply aligned with our core values of Vision, Empathy, Sustainability, and Teamwork. CULTURE Inclusion and diversity (I&D) are the cornerstone of our empathetic and collaborative culture. Our commitment to I&D fundamentally defines who we are as a firm. Inclusion truly is about all of us—so that every colleague feels valued and can thrive. COMMUNITY At Cowen, we’re committed to using our influence to create positive social change. As a 100-year-old firm, we want to be a force for progress within the financial services industry to become increasingly diverse in terms of both employment opportunities and access to capital. TALENT At Cowen, we strive to attract the best and brightest talent— people who are engaged, motivated, and deeply aligned with our core values of Vision, Empathy, Sustainability, and Teamwork. CULTURE Inclusion and diversity (I&D) are the cornerstone of our empathetic and collaborative culture. Our commitment to I&D fundamentally defines who we are as a firm. Inclusion truly is about all of us—so that every colleague feels valued and can thrive. COMMUNITY At Cowen, we’re committed to using our influence to create positive social change. As a 100-year-old firm, we want to be a force for progress within the financial services industry to become increasingly diverse in terms of both employment opportunities and access to capital. TALENT CULTURE COMMUNITY TALENT Cowen is proud of its empathetic and collaborative culture, where the power of diversity lies at the heart of our ability to outperform. We are always striving to tap a rich variety of differing perspectives and experiences in order to foster a more diverse and equitable culture. Inclusion and diversity touch every colleague—and at every stage of their careers. INCLUSIVE RECRUITING Our inclusive recruiting policy allows us to attract the best and brightest across the full talent spectrum ― executive-level hires, mid-career hires, and those just starting out Seizing Every Opportunity (SEO) TOIGO Waterside School Alum Internship Program YearUp COWEN-LED INITIATIVES Cowen hosts targeted initiatives to attract diverse talent, including Women Who Outperform, our flagship program to recruit ambitious undergraduate women interested in finance Invest In Success – Cowen provides a unique opportunity for college juniors to explore the varied career possibilities within investment banking while experiencing the innovative and collaborative culture of Cowen. Women Who Outperform – Cowen’s invitation only event offers undergrad female students a chance to network with Cowen leaders and exceptional women across the Investment Banking, Investment Management, Markets and Equity Research businesses. PARTNERSHIPS We partner with leading organizations to build an inclusive talent pool. A leading example is our partnership with Jackie Robinson Foundation, for which Cowen sponsors a scholar’s college education as well as their participation in one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs focused on underrepresented minorities Columbia University Developing Black Leaders in Financial Services CFA Society NY Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Pledge to Progress Research Sponsor – “Corporate America One Year After George Floyd’s Death” RISE MENTORING & SPONSORSHIP We are big believers in the power of mentoring and sponsorship to help diverse talent meet their full potential. Cowen is committed to learning and development as an ongoing practice that doesn’t end after the first year but follows employees throughout their careers. Learn more about careers & job opportunities at Cowen . RECENT INSIGHTS SEE ALL PODCAST SEP 2, 2021 The Value of a Sponsor READ MORE PODCAST AUG 19, 2021 The Power of Your Story – Beyond Barriers Podcast READ MORE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Cowen’s business resource groups and forums allow employees to derive a strong sense of identity from a community of colleagues with shared interests. This feeling of belonging contributes to an inclusive environment that allows all employees to thrive. Previous Next START A CONVERSATION Let us know if you’d like to learn more about our Cowen Cares program. Full Name Email Address I’m interested in one of the following categories... I'm interested in... 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