Women invest with a purpose beyond wealth. They want their investments to have a meaningful impact on society, the environment, and future generations - Andy Serwer, Journalist and Former Editor in Chief, Yahoo Finance. The statement is quoted by Andy Serwer, Journalist and Former Editor in Chief, Yahoo Finance. The participation of women in investment decision leads to well-managed and resilient portfolios. And women’s influence in investment decisions also drives towards societal change as they invest in sustainable, ethical, and community focused initiatives. Present research attempts to examine gender specific dynamics in investment banking and capital markets. The research questions identified are as follows: RQ1: what are the gender specific challenges in investment banking and capital markets? RQ2: What are the opportunities available for women in investment banking and capital market? The chapter further includes the success stories of few female leaders who have risen beyond the traditional barriers and have significantly impacted the industry. The study provides insights for organizations to include more inclusive practices for making organization a better place for women and help them to balance work–life.