Exclusive member-only benefit

BAFT Mentorship Program

Grow your career, share what you know, and build lasting connections across the transaction banking community.

BAFT Mentorship Program

The BAFT Mentorship Program, which grew out of Women in Transaction Banking (WTB), has now expanded to the full BAFT community as an exclusive member benefit. It goes well beyond a one-on-one mentor and mentee pairing, adding cohort learning, peer networking and a private online community so every participant gets a richer, more connected experience.

What the program is built to do

  • Support Professional and Leadership Development
    Help participants build skills, confidence, and perspectives to navigate career opportunities and challenges.
  • Facilitate Knowledge and Experience Sharing
    Encourage the exchange of industry insights and professional experiences across different roles, career stages, and areas of expertise, while providing mentees with objective, unbiased advice and practical guidance.
  • Expand Professional Networks
    Build meaningful, lifelong relationships and connections across institutions, functional areas, and geographic regions within the BAFT community.
  • Foster a Culture of Mentorship and Continuous Learning
    Encourage collaboration, mutual learning, and ongoing professional development among transaction banking professionals.

Two ways to be mentored

Traditional mentorship

An experienced professional guides a colleague earlier in their career, sharing advice, perspective and industry knowledge.

Reverse mentorship

Learning flows both ways. Emerging leaders share fresh perspectives and skills with seasoned leaders.

More than a 1:1 mentorship

We’ve expanded the program offering to provide every participant with a fuller experience than regular meetings alone.

1:1 mentorship

Regular sessions with your matched mentor or mentee. Pairs set their own cadence.

Cohort learning

Soft skills webinars on topics such as leadership, communication, career development and managing teams.

Peer networking

Interactive roundtables with breakout discussions that mix mentors and mentees for richer conversations.

Resources and community

BAFT Connect, a private community board exclusive to mentorship participants, with guidelines, tips, articles, and other professional development resources.

Program Timeline

The Mentorship Program is a nine-month program that starts in January each year.

NovemberRegistration open until 23:59 ET on November 24, 2026
DecemberParticipants are matched and notified
JanuaryProgram officially kicks off
A virtual kickoff and orientation on program expectations, mentoring tips and guidelines, and an introduction to BAFT Connect.
Jan–SeptMentor and mentee meetings
We recommend at least monthly, but pairs decide what works for them.
AprilMidpoint check-in
A short BAFT survey to see how things are going.
JuneVirtual Roundtable
The cohort meets virtually in break-out groups to ask questions and learn from their peers.
JulySoft skills webinar
Topic to be announced.
SeptemberVirtual closing session
Breakout groups share lessons learned, followed by recognition and ideas for staying connected.

Who can join?

The BAFT Mentorship program is open to all BAFT members. Mentees and mentors need to meet the same three requirements.

Eligibility

  • Gainfully employed with a BAFT member institution in good standing
  • Capacity for at least one hour per month with your mentor or mentee
  • Willingness to follow the BAFT Mentorship Guidelines
BAFT Mentorship Guidelines cover

Have additional questions? Check out the FAQ page.

Ready to join the next cohort?

Apply as a mentor or mentee. Application questions are shared once you register.

Register now