LGBT Great Careers Partner: Brown Brothers Harriman

What we do

We are a global financial services firm known for exceptional service and specialist expertise.

Being partners in our clients’ success is something we are uniquely built to do. As a private partnership, free from the distractions of public shareholders, we focus solely on those things we believe we do exceptionally well, and invest only in the relationships, technologies, products, and people we believe will contribute to the long-term success of our clients.

Purpose & Values

While times have changed since we opened our doors 200 years ago, what has remained constant is our commitment to our clients, employees, and communities.

Our clients say they experience a level of service, accountability, and engagement that they can’t find anywhere else. That’s because BBH’s culture is rooted in values we share with our clients.  Our values are tied to our purpose and honed by more than two centuries of experience:

Leadership is Partnership 
Our individual ideas turn into solutions for you when they’re paired with the collective expertise of our team and the seamless way we collaborate.

Excellence with Humility 
We are proud of our reputation and success, but we know that our achievements are only made possible by the trust our clients put in us.

Innovate Every Day, for the Long Term 
Stability is a competitive advantage, but stability comes from having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often.

We are Relentless about Respect 
We believe how we do things is as important as what we do.  At BBH, you’ll find a deep culture of care and accountability, and a team dedicated to your success.

Our Inclusive Culture

William B. Tyree
Managing Partner
New York City, NY | USA

“Ideas and results come to life when diverse thinkers work together in an environment of deep mutual respect, shared values and aligned purpose. We are committed to building an environment where employees of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and diverse abilities feel encouraged to share their unique insights. The more diverse perspectives we dedicate to a client solution, the better it will be.”

We believe that success is achieved when unique experiences and perspectives come together. Learn more about our commitment to DEI at BBH, and be part of our story.

We know the best ideas come from collective debate and development, so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service, expert advice and to create success that lasts.

The power of diverse thinking

No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute. Our people’s diverse backgrounds, locations, life experiences, and ways of thinking help us to better understand each other and our clients. Central to this is our inclusive culture that helps us to build trusted relationships and collaborate in order to achieve our goals.

You lead. We support. Meet BANC.

Our BBH Affinity Network Communities (BANC) are open to all and a vital part of our commitment to make a welcoming and supportive environment for every BBHer. Initiated and led by BBHers, BANC brings together employees from across the firm to connect, share experiences and contribute to our business goals. From development opportunities and mentoring to multi-cultural learning and idea sharing, there is never a shortage of ways to get involved. By fostering a culture of belonging, BANC offers support, connection and empowerment throughout your career with BBH.

BBH Affinity Network Community

Our Goal

Advance diversity and equity at BBH, supported by a strong culture of inclusion, accountability, and employee engagement.

Our community’s strength lies in our ability to build trusted relationships across our different backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and locations — creating a supportive environment that leads to innovative solutions for our clients and the best workplace for our people. As individuals, we know being who we are makes us better at what we do. That’s why we encourage everyone to be themselves, take pride in their unique background, engage in respectful debate, and be curious about the world around them.

We believe it takes conscious and sustained effort to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to deliver their best. Creating a culture where every individual can contribute their full potential requires reviewing systems, processes, and behaviors within an organization to uncover gaps and ensure an inclusive approach.

As we look to the future of work, our continued commitment to welcome and support the diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and circumstances of all our employees will be critical to our success. Inclusion is a never-ending journey that is measured by improved outcomes and the understanding that there is always more to learn and act upon. Learn more about our inclusive culture here.

Core Program Components

Diverse Representation in Our Team

• We apply inclusive hiring practices and recruit from the broadest pool of applicants to attract top talent from all backgrounds.
• We utilize competency-based questions that ensure greater objectivity and consistency in the hiring process.
• We utilize gender-neutral job descriptions.

An Inclusive Environment

• We have a Code of Professional Conduct and supporting policies pertaining to bullying, discrimination, harassment, diversity, and inclusion and workplace violence.
• The BBH Affinity Network Community (BANC) provides a forum to develop skills and cultural experiences, network, and support key business initiatives.
• We host a variety of trainings to drive inclusive behaviors.

Industry and Community Engagement

• Our external partnerships allow us to increase advocacy through education, better understand the unique needs of diverse groups, fund critical research, share our experiences.
• BBH’s Center for Women and Wealth is committed to engaging and supporting women as they create and manage wealth.
• BBH Private Wealth Management provides our LGBTQ clients with sophisticated financial and wealth planning services tailored to their particular needs.

Internal Accountability and Governance

• Our Global Inclusion Council enables senior leaders to closely partner with the office with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to set the firm’s agenda, enhance education, and measure success.

Honors & Recognition

100 Best Companies for Working Parents

Recognized by Seramount for leading the country in benefits, programs, leaves, and other opportunities that support working parents.

Top Corporate
Equality Index
Rating

BBH received a 90% rating in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which rates on their policies and practices pertaining to LGBTQ employees.

Inclusive of
Disabilities

Recognized by The Disability Equality Index for our culture, leadership employment practices, and community engagement.

Career Development

Grow personally and professionally, and be rewarded for the results you deliver

Ongoing learning is critical to creating innovation, value, and achieving personal growth. We prioritize your development by investing in the right programs to help you build marketable skills, while discovering your passion along the way. Our approach is a mix of collaborative learning, development and mentoring programs, on-the-job training, and online resources.

Exceed your own expectations

You Belong Here