Have you heard about Alida Rossander? On July 5th 1864 she became the first female bank employee when she started working at SEB. Her employer and the bank’s founder and CEO, André Oscar Wallenberg, did not think her employment would meet any obstacles in accordance with the board meeting protocol because “women’s sense of order, honesty and perseverance could in no way be underestimated less than men.” By 1880, sixteen women had been employed by the bank and in the year 1906, a photograph is taken at the office on Stureplan, with women representing ten of the 43 employees. Today we would express ourselves differently, but diversity and inclusion are still of high importance to us. We continue writing history.
Ali Javadinia
3mo
The history of the first female bank employee in the world, in a classical bank form, is less well-documented and more challenging to pinpoint precisely. However, significant milestones can be identified in the history of women in banking. One of the earliest known instances of women working in banking in a recognizable form occurred in the 19th century. In the United States, the Savings Bank of the City of New York hired the first known female bank teller, Mary G. Harris, in 1855. Her employment marked a significant step in the inclusion of women in the banking sector, which was traditionally dominated by men. In the UK, one notable early example is of Janet McCrickard, who started working for the National Provincial Bank in 1920. She is often cited as one of the first female clerks in the British banking industry.These instances illustrate the gradual integration of women into the banking workforce, reflecting broader social changes and the evolving role of women in the professional sphere. The first bank employees in the world can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, specifically to the temples and palaces of Babylon around 2000 BCE. These early "bankers" were priests and temple officials who managed deposits & etc.
Desirée L.
3mo
VD, Styrelse och ägare sätter sin prägel och värderingar i bolaget. André Oscar Wallenberg var klart före sin tid, sådana män och kvinnor behövs överallt. De bygger upp hållbara och medmänskliga samhällen.
QA Manager at SEB Kort
3moAlida Rosander was the first known female bank employee in Sweden. She started working for Skandinaviska Kreditaktiebolaget in Stockholm in 1904. Rosander's employment is a significant historical marker because it highlights the early entry of women into the banking sector in Sweden, at a time when such roles were predominantly held by men. Her pioneering role contributed to the gradual acceptance and integration of women in the financial industry, paving the way for future generations of women in banking.