Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that SVB and the innovation economy benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, opinions and ideas, and inclusiveness is a key to our success.
We embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of belonging
SVB takes a multipronged approach to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that includes employee awareness programs and resource groups, regular training and educational opportunities, fair pay analysis, leadership development, hiring outreach programs and strategic partnerships.
SVB has an executive-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee and an employee advocacy network focused on these objectives.
We encourage our employees to share their thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion topics, and we support these efforts with a Code of Conduct based on respect.
SVB has an executive-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee and an employee advocacy network focused on these objectives.
We encourage our employees to share their thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion topics, and we support these efforts with a Code of Conduct based on respect.
Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Setting Goals & Communicating Progress
Building Equitable Processes, Policies & Programs
Workforce Diversity Metrics
An inclusive workplace expands opportunities for everyone. SVB benefits from a diverse workforce and we aim to continue to increase diverse representation at all levels of the company. Below are our workforce demographic stats as of March 31, 2021.
Diverse^ Representation (US)
Female Representation (Global)
Racial Minority Representation (US)
^ We define diverse as a blended measure, which includes (as disclosed to us) any woman, any person of color, veteran, or person with disability. Person of color refers to anyone who self identifies as any of the following: Hispanic/Latino, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or Two or More Races/Other. We utilize this blended measure to include different backgrounds and social categorizations. Figures represent US employees only, as regulatory requirements governing data collection and privacy preclude comprehensive data collection in our international offices. We are exploring how we can effectively track and share data on our global workforce. Data as of March 31, 2021.
* Senior leader is defined as anyone in the following job levels: Executive Committee (includes our executive officers), and leaders from certain top levels of SVB’s two highest bands of management.
**Metrics for Board Members are as of April 22, 2021.
* Senior leader is defined as anyone in the following job levels: Executive Committee (includes our executive officers), and leaders from certain top levels of SVB’s two highest bands of management.
**Metrics for Board Members are as of April 22, 2021.
Gender Equality
We are proud to be a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, recognizing our expanding efforts focused on gender equality. We continue to evaluate our progress to advance gender diversity in SVB leadership roles. The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies and pro-women brand.
SVB perspectives
SVB leaders regularly share their perspectives and insights on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.