The Treasury Career Corner

In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Shailesh Bettadapur, VP & Treasurer at Mohawk Industries. Shailesh S. Bettadapur is Vice President and Treasurer of Mohawk Industries, Inc, where he is responsible for financing, capital structure management, treasury operations, risk management, and M&A. Prior to joining Mohawk in August 2010, Mr. Bettadapur held a number of senior positions with other companies and has considerable international experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. On the podcast we discussed: How Shailesh got his first break in treasury A comparison between the treasury industry of the 90’s to modern-day treasury and how the industry has changed Shailesh shares his experience working internationally in places such as Detroit, Belgium and Singapore Shailesh’s experience working for Johnson Controls and how it compared to other firms he has worked for in the past An insight into Shailesh’s current role as VP and treasurer at Mohawk Industries How treasury is structured in Mohawk Shailesh reveals his ethos in treasury and how he has seen treasury change over the course of his career Must-have qualities if you’re applying for a new job role within treasury The importance of having integrity and “energy” as a treasurer Recruiting challenges experienced by Shailesh How the candidate pool has changed over the years Shailesh shares his view on where he sees treasury going in the future How blockchain and artificial intelligence will impact the future of treasury Career advice for anyone seeking employment in treasury Much, much more! If you would like to get in touch with Shailesh, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here!

We’ve got another exciting episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast ready for you to dive into and in this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Ian Chisholm, Vice President Corporate Finance at BHP Billiton. BHP is a world-leading resources company with global headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. They extract and process minerals, oil and gas, with more than 62,000 employees and contractors, primarily in Australia and the Americas. Ian is a Treasury & Corporate Finance Leader with strategic and operational experience in global multinationals. He is responsible for all BHP financing activity and management of the $30bln debt portfolio, development of corporate financial strategy, management of bank and credit rating agency relationships. Prior to moving to BHP Billiton in June 2016, Ian worked at Royal Dutch Shell for over 26 years, predominantly in the treasury function. Ian is a qualified Management Accountant (ACMA) and Corporate Treasurer (FCT) and is currently President of the ACT. On the podcast we discussed… Ian’s background from Cambridge University to starting a Finance Graduate Training Scheme at Shell How Ian’s treasury career has progressed during his 26 years at Shell Ian talks about his approach to leadership and building a shared vision Why the role of a leader is to articulate the strategy and develop and empower the team to deliver it How technology changes have helped improve communication efficiency within a treasury environment The evolution of treasury systems and tools Ian describes the “perfect treasury candidate” including what personal qualities stand out the most to him when recruiting staff for his team Understanding that treasury doesn’t exist in isolation but as a service to the business Ian reveals what made him move from Shell to BHP after such a long period of time The importance of professional training and qualifications to pursue a successful career within the treasury industry Ian shares career advice and talks about the important qualities you need to have if you want to climb the treasury career ladder Much, much more! If you would like to get in touch with Ian, you can connect with him on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here!

We have a very special guest the Treasury Career Corner podcast this week, and that’s none other than Marc Vandiepenbeeck, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Johnson Controls. Mr Vandiepenbeeck joined Johnson Controls in 2005 and currently manages the Company’s capital markets, global liquidity, asset management (retirement plans), strategic banking relationships, and SEC reporting for treasury operations. In this role, he supports the JCI regional treasury centres in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Prior to his current position, Mr Vandiepenbeeck worked in regional treasury centres in Hong Kong, Brussels and Milwaukee. In 2009, Mr Vandiepenbeeck cofounded Whitewater Analytics, a software as a service Fintech Company that provides foreign exchange exposure management services for global companies. Mr Vandiepenbeeck still serves on the executive team as Managing Partner where he helps oversee the business development aspects of the Company. Before joining Johnson Controls, Mr Vandiepenbeeck was a Senior Auditor for Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Brussels, Belgium where he was responsible for the corporate finance, real estate and treasury assignments. From 2000 through 2003, Mr Vandiepenbeeck worked in the corporate development group of Volcano Therapeutics Inc., a global leader in medical diagnostic instrumentation. Mr Vandiepenbeeck received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management from the University Libre of Brussels and a master’s degree in Science of Management from Solvay School of Economics. Marc and his wife, Amy, live in Whitefish Bay (Wisconsin) where they raise their twin daughters. On the podcast we discussed: Marc explains the early stages of his career and why he decided to move from a sales role to an auditing role Marc talks about what it’s been like working with Johnson Controls and how his career has grown What it was like for Marc to work in Johnson Controls’ Belgium office and how his international experiences shaped his career Cultural differences and how regions view treasury differently What makes an employee want to stay with the same company for over a decade Managing treasury teams and the importance of communication Marc discusses the structure of the treasury team at Johnson Controls The importance of being willing to learn as a treasurer What makes a candidate for a treasury role stand out from the competition Why treasury qualifications matter if you want to pursue a career within the treasury industry Why a manager must be able to provide sufficient training for their team The struggles of recruiting a good, loyal and hard-working team How technology will impact the role of treasurers in the future Marc shares career advice for anyone seeking to pursue a similar career path Why you should always say “yes” to opportunities that present themselves to you Much, much more! If you’d like to get in touch with Marc, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

Many of you may be interested in pursuing a career within the Treasury industry, so I thought who better to have on the show than Gregg Koser, Treasurer at Vanquis Bank. Gregg is an experienced Group Treasurer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry mostly within large multi-nationals, including VC-funded entities, and he has extensive skills in Banking, Funding, Accounting and FX Risk Management. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business with a BSc in Finance and an MBA from Richmond College, London. He currently works as Treasurer at Vanquis Bank, which is a subsidiary of the Provident Financial Group, a lender established in 1880 with a history of operating in the home credit market. They were established as the credit card issuing arm of the Provident Financial Group in 2002. Over the past 16 years, they have grown from a business run by only two people, to a thriving bank with over 1,600 colleagues in three locations across the UK in London, Chatham and Bradford. On the podcast we discussed: An insight into Gregg’s previous roles at companies such as Vantico, LCH Clearnet, Experis, Markadis Ltd and Wonga What it was like for Gregg to transition from corporate to financial services Gregg’s existing role as Treasurer at Vanquis and why he enjoys working there Dealing with the pressures of being FCA or PRA regulates on his role as a Treasurer The ways that Treasury has become much more strategic over recent years The evolution of Treasury from being a “back office operation” to one of the main bloodlines of any business How to improve your chances of getting a job within Treasury that pays up to £100k and above What Gregg looks for when recruiting The importance of being self-sufficient if you want to pursue a successful Treasury career Why written and oral communication skills are vital in Treasury How Gregg assesses candidate’s resilience when interviewing potential new employees Finding the value and lesson in every failure and why it’s important to learn from your mistakes How to craft an ‘elevator pitch’ employers can’t say no to Gregg’s prediction for the future of the Treasury industry in relation to Brexit Gregg shares his advice for someone seeking employment in Treasury Would you like to get in touch with Gregg? Connect with him via his LinkedIn profile. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’ve reached the final segment of our five-part mini-series here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I share the audio extraction from my speech at this year’s ACTA event. The ACTA (The Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is the national treasury association in Austria. The organisation was founded in 2017 and consists of more than 100 members from over 50 corporate groups. I’m a huge advocate for the ACTA for multiple reasons. For one thing, they help to promote the treasury profession, which is always a good thing. Secondly, they support the professional development of treasurers from around the world and by hosting fantastic events like this one, they help to generate more networking opportunities for its members. In this podcast episode, I talk about the power of marginal gains and how you can change your life and career by making small, 1% changes. On the podcast, you’ll learn about: An insight into the aggregation of marginal gains principle The benefits of making small, but powerful improvements in everything you do How to start making 1% changes in your everyday life and career Why treasury professionals need a mentor Setting goals and defining stepping stones to reach them Developing your treasury skillset The importance of reviewing your LinkedIn profile Why you need to craft an effective elevator pitch Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! To find out more click here. Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

I’m thrilled to introduce you all to my special guest on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Eddie Trahearn, Director of Treasury at Belmont Green Finance Limited. Based in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, Belmont Green Finance Limited is a team of experienced mortgage professionals who created Vida Homeloans, a new residential and buy to let mortgage lender which has now distributed over £1bn its products exclusively via intermediaries. Eddie has over 13 years of Treasury experience from trading through to implementation of Bank standard processes and controls. Initially at Alliance & Leicester through a short period of good times but then through the financial crisis, he formed an appetite for rapid change processes and implementation of process efficiencies. Eddie has recently been appointed to redesign and implement a Bank grade regulatory compliant treasury function as Belmont Green Finance look to diversify its funding structure and bring increased risk management capabilities across the enterprise. My conversation with Eddie has been one of my favourites on the podcast. We talk about the details of his past and existing roles within treasury, and he offers a unique insight into what it takes to smash a treasury job interview. I highly recommend you tune into this episode if you’re interested in pursuing a career within treasury and you want to brush up on your interview skills! On the podcast we discussed… A brief overview of Eddie’s career history and how he got into treasury Why treasury functions were once seen as profit centres in financial services The importance of having an open line of communication between the treasury department and other divisions of the organisation What qualities and skills Eddie looks for when recruiting Tips for building a high-performing treasury team The benefits of implementing systems within treasury Why every treasury department needs to employ highly skilled people who can think strategically to make very good risk management decisions The concept that to be a good treasurer, you need to be that “sponge” between the board, the executives and the rest of the team An insight into Eddie’s current role as Director of Treasury at Belmont Green Finance How qualifications can hinder your thinking process in a start-up environment The importance of having the right personality traits to succeed within treasury Advice for crafting the perfect CV Eddie talks about where he sees Treasury going in the future Eddie shares advice for anyone seeking a new job role in treasury Much more! If you’d like to get in touch with Eddie, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This episode of the podcast reveals part four of my recent speech at the ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association). I fully support all of the hard work that ACTA is doing to promote the treasury profession, and I was more than happy to take the stage at this year’s event. In this podcast episode, I explore the latest treasury market news and share some interesting highlights from the salary survey. If you’ve ever wondered how your existing salary measures up against other treasury professions, I highly recommend you take a few minutes out of your day to tune into this episode of the show. On this podcast, you’ll learn about: The current state of the treasury market How the political landscape impacts treasury recruitment activity An insight into the vibrant junior treasury recruitment market What most senior level treasury roles are looking for regarding specific skills and qualifications, etc. How the role of treasurers has changed and evolved over recent years Latest updates in treasury market news and views Salary insights according to recent results from the salary survey What makes treasury professionals happy/unhappy in their roles How Brexit has affected the treasury recruitment market The impact new technologies will have on the roles of treasury professionals Would you like to take part in our Global Treasury Salary Survey? As a special thank you for taking part, you’ll receive a full salary survey results for FREE! Take part in the survey at treasurysalary.com Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

We’ve got another exciting episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast ready for you to dive into and in this episode, I’m joined by Dean Byrne, the Group Treasurer at JLT Group. JLT Group (Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc) is a British multinational corporation that has its headquarters in London, England. It provides insurance, reinsurance, employment benefits advice and brokerage services, and it is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Dean is a career-long treasurer with experience in a number of sectors including manufacturing, shipping, logistics, and financial services. He has particular experience of treasury department start-up situations, management of bank relationships, including significant funding and refinancing and the structuring and implementation of currency risk and global cash management programmes. He has also worked closely with various tax departments in the structuring and implementation of international tax structures. Additional experience includes the review and restructuring of group insurance and risk control programmes including the management of group insurance brokers. On the podcast we discussed… How Dean got started in Treasury at The London Clearing House A behind-the-scenes look into Dean’s various treasury roles throughout his career including Chloride Group plc, moving to EAC Container Lines as Divisional Treasurer and working as Group Treasurer at Kidde plc, etc. Why Treasury should be viewed less as an isolated function and more like a support system to the business that can add real value An insight into Dean’s current role as Group Treasurer at JLT How JLT attracts new people to the business Challenges that the recruitment team at JLT faces when trying to attract the right people to the team The ideal “work ethos” of a candidate pursuing a treasury role with JLT and similar companies Dean shares his views on where he sees the treasury industry going next Dean’s advice for people who want to follow his career path/success The importance of patience when searching for the right treasury role The benefits of having a broad skills base and flexibility rather than narrow specialisms Much more! Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re continuing our five-part series here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I share the recording from my recent speech at this year’s ACTA event. In part three, I explore why you need to network effectively and build your personal brand. The ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is a not-for-profit organisation of more than 100 members from more than 50 corporate groups. The association helps to promote the treasury profession and offers support to the professional development of treasurers from around the globe. I was honoured that they invited me to speak to an audience of treasury professionals. It was an unforgettable experience. If you want to develop your own personal brand and learn how you can start networking more effectively in the “real world”, this is the podcast episode for you! Find out about: Why you need to build and protect your personal brand How to create a personal brand Tools you can use to help promote your personal brand Why you need to be careful about what you post online and what others post about you Determining your core values as a person and using them as the foundation of your personal brand The importance of consistency Why you need to network effectively and have an elevator pitch Tips for networking in the “real world” Whether or not you should bother with a LinkedIn profile if you’re not looking for a new job Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! To explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

On this episode of the podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Irene Atkins, the Head of Treasury at ASOS.com. Irene previously worked as the Global Treasury Consulting Manager at EDS for almost ten years before working as Head of Global Cash Management at Travelex. She then accepted the role of Head of Group Treasury at Specsavers before joining the team at ASOS. ASOS is a global fashion retailer with over 85,000 product lines across womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty. Founded in 2000 in London, the company is primarily aimed at young adults with over 4,500 new product lines being introduced each week. As the fastest growing online retailer, they are continually striving to push boundaries and drive the business even further forward. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Irene, where we talked about how she built her impressive career in treasury and where she sees both herself and the treasury profession going next. We also dived into the challenges she faces in her current position and what the next step will be for her and ASOS as they continue to grow. On the podcast we discussed… How Irene built her treasury career How technology has impacted the evolution of treasury over the last 20 years Why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions The importance of clarity and understanding of your treasury role Transferring skillsets from one position to another Developing a treasury team and delegating tasks that can help others build their treasury careers Personal development and improving leadership skills How treasury has evolved into a business partner and advisory centre An insight into Irene’s existing role as Head of Treasury at ASOS How Irene has helped “future proof” the business Why a candidate’s work ethos and attitude are so important when it comes to working in the treasury industry Challenges that the treasury industry has faced in the past Why you need to take control of your own career development Irene’s advice for people who want to pursue a career in treasury Much, much more! If you’d like to get in touch with Irene, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

In this episode, you’ll get to hear part two of my recent speech at the ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association). The ACTA is an organisation that I’m very passionate about because not only does it aim to promote the treasury profession, but it also helps support the professional development of treasurers worldwide. This episode focuses on why qualifications is a key differentiator for anyone working in treasury and why it’s vital that treasury professions continue to develop their treasury skills and keep learning. I hope you find a lot of value from this episode and it inspires you to keep working on improving yourself, your skills and your career. On this podcast, you’ll learn about: Why qualifications are so important to achieve a successful career in treasury The importance of developing your treasury skills How to stay ahead of change by continuing your pursuit of knowledge The difference between a business mentor and a coach Why you need a business mentor or a professional coach Transitioning from having a mentor to seeking out an appropriate coach that can help move your career forward Much more! Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group. Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Anglian Venture Holdings is the investment and management vehicle responsible for the Anglian Water Group’s commercial businesses across the UK and Ireland, with over £100 million invested to date. These businesses have a combined turnover in excess of £500 million and offer customers a wealth of expertise in the water industry and infrastructure related sectors. As the company’s Group Treasurer, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibility is to raise group debt, debt and bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies. Jane and I had an interesting discussion about her experience in treasury, her current role with Anglian Water Group and where she sees the future of the treasury industry going next. It’s a fantastic episode and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a treasury career. On the podcast we discussed… Jane’s career journey from working in commercial banking to obtaining her existing role as a Group Treasurer How Jane’s role has changed since her early days working with Anglian Water Group Managing debt for a private ownership company Vs. a public ownership company Working and managing different treasury regulations from multiple sources The importance of treasury qualifications to better understand the treasury industry How the treasury department and its systems have adapted over the years An insight into Anglian Water Group’s relationship with the US private placement market What Jane looks for when recruiting candidates to fill treasury positions within the organisation Why the ACT and FCT are so important to have on your CV Jane’s prediction for the future of treasury Advice for aspiring treasury professionals who want to pursue a treasury career Much more! You can get in touch with Jane by reaching out to her through LinkedIn profile. You can also learn more about Anglian Water Group over on their website. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This episode of the podcast explores the importance of continuing to invest in your Treasury career, no matter how far up you are on the career ladder. The audio for this podcast episode has been taken from my recent talk at the ACTA, where I talked to an audience of treasury professionals about the importance of investing in their treasury careers. The ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is a not-for-profit organisation of more than 100 members from more than 50 corporate groups. The organisation aims to promote the treasury profession, support the professional development of treasurers and generate networking opportunities for members. I really enjoyed my time at the ACTA this year, and I was fortunate enough to meet a lot of like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about the treasury industry as myself. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode and it helps you to see why now is the time to start investing in your treasury career. On this podcast, you’ll learn about: Why investing in your treasury career is so important The benefits of career planning and goal setting as an aspiring treasurer The five stepping stones to finding career success within treasury Understanding that it’s your responsibility to make a pro-active choice about your career investment plan When you should start looking for your next job How to take charge of your career and your present role The value and benefits of utilising LinkedIn to further your career How to assess your current position and define your strengths and weaknesses Understanding that you need to evolve and practice a positive attitude Much more!  Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! For more information and to explore other podcast episodes, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

It’s been another great week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast. This week I’m delighted to welcome Conor Maher, the Head of Cash & Liquidity Product Management for RBS, a UK-based banking and financial services company, headquartered in Edinburgh. Conor is an accomplished treasury professional, having spent seven years as Head of Treasury Operations for Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada at Hewlett-Packard.  He joined RBS in October 2009 from Barclays where he spent 18 months building an international liquidity product capability. Conor has an economics degree from University College Dublin and is a Fellow of The Association of Corporate Treasurers. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Conor as we explored his journey in banking and corporate treasury.  On the podcast we discussed… Conor’s journey from banking to corporate treasury and back again into banking The Treasury set up within Hewlett-Packard and his progression from Treasury Consultant, EMEA through to Head of Treasury Services – EMEA, LatAM and Canada. Conor’s experience of working for SCF Capital Inc, a new start-up business. The benefits of gaining treasury exams and qualifications and how this has helped support his career. Other key qualities and skills that Conor looks out for when he recruits for treasury positions What advise Conor would give to other banking professionals who are looking to make the move into corporate treasury  If you’d like to get in touch with Conor Maher, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

In this episode of the podcast, I’ve explored the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market as a whole, some of the key takeaways from 2018 and what we can hope to expect from 2019. On the podcast I discussed...  What is the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market as a whole? How the turbulent economic and political times globally are affecting the Treasury Recruitment Market The effect of Brexit on the UK Treasury Recruitment Market The role of Treasurers in businesses during tough times Where I’ve been recruiting for Treasurers around the world What’s happening in the USA Treasury Market A big video campaign I did for Under Armour What clients are looking for in new Treasury staff If the role of Treasurer will change with the introduction of new technology like Block Cain, Straight Through Processing, and FinTech The role and skills of Treasurers in the past compared to now What it takes to be a modern-day Treasurer Take our Global Salary Survey to assess the salaries of Treasurers worldwide Some of the interesting responses we have had so far Thanks to all who have listened to the podcast and all the clients we have recruited for  Would you like to take part in our Global Treasury Salary Survey? As a special thank you for taking part, you’ll receive a full salary survey results for FREE! Take part in the survey at treasurysalary.com  Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! For more information and to explore other episodes go to Treasurycareercorner.com 

Women in Treasury month continues here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast and I’m delighted to be joined by Dana Laidhold, the Treasurer at Peloton Interactive based in New York. Peloton Interactive is an exercise equipment and media company founded in 2012. Peloton is reinventing fitness with live boutique studio classes on state-of-the-art equipment, bringing effective, convenient workouts into homes all over the country. Dana is an experienced treasury and finance professional who has previously built a world-class Treasury department for a complex global organisation. She is a strategic and proven results-driven leader as well as a developer of people with diverse backgrounds by coaching and mentoring staff members to achieve their highest potential. Her accomplishments include receiving Treasury Today’s Highly Commended Winner - Woman of the Year Award (2015). On the podcast we discussed…  Dana’s journey through different career roles in finance and treasury How Dana and her team dealt with the financial crisis Building a treasury department for a complex global organisation as a private and then public company External pressures following the move from a private to public company The value of networking with treasury professionals at events like the AFP The benefits of having a mentor or coach to help you develop your treasury career Shifting from being the one who needs coaching to mentoring and leading others Why treasurers should try and bring more culture to the profession Key qualities and skills that Dana looks out for when she recruits for senior treasury positions What it was like for Dana to win the “Woman of the Year” award Dana’s experience working with Doorways for Women and Families The importance of finding a treasury role that makes you happy and helps you achieve a perfect work/life balance Dana reflects on the history of her treasury career and predicts the future for the industry Much more!  If you would like to get in touch with Dana, you can connect and message her via her LinkedIn profile. Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This episode of the podcast explores the current state of the European Treasury Recruitment Market with helpful advice from our Treasury Recruitment Specialist, Dan Welham.   Dan is a key member of our recruitment team and focuses on helping businesses find treasury professionals to add value to their teams as well as assisting candidates to find their perfect treasury position.   So, who better to seek treasury recruitment and career advice from than this guy?   On the podcast we discussed… How the European Treasury Market is looking from a recruitment perspective The truth about the European recruitment market in recent months European countries that are currently recruiting for treasury professionals Key takeaways from the Austria Treasurers Conference Whether advancements in technology will make the role of treasurers redundant An insight into the early results from our Global Treasury Salary Survey The main reasons why treasury professionals are unhappy in their current roles Much more!   Would you like to take part in our Global Treasury Salary Survey? As a special thank you for taking part, you’ll receive a full salary survey results for FREE! Take part in the survey at treasurysalary.com   Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner!   Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!   For more information and to explore other episodes, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

It’s been an exciting few weeks as we continue to celebrate Women in Treasury month here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I specifically interview female Treasury professionals who have successful treasury careers. I’m delighted to welcome Karen Van den Driessche, the Assistant Treasurer at Avnet, onto the show. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona in the USA, Avnet is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and embedded solutions. Karen is a capable, pragmatic and dynamic personality, gifted with an analytical mind and a knack for building lasting strategic alliances with her business partners. She enjoys working in an environment where creativity and ownership are encouraged and where people can rise to the challenge and deliver results. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Karen as we explored everything from how she built her treasury career to where she sees both herself and the treasury profession going to next. We also talk about how she ‘gives back’ as the VP of ATEB the Belgian Treasurers Association and the benefits of having a mentor. On the podcast we discussed…  Karen’s experience working as a Treasury Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises How Karen built her successful career within treasury The evolution of Avnet and an overview of Karen’s career growth within the company from working as the Treasury Director to Assistant Group Treasurer The process of reviewing the company’s treasury system to provide a new global system that offers more efficiency and visibility within the treasury organisation Essential qualities that Karen looks for when it comes to recruiting How candidate mindsets and career aspirations have changed with the generations Why you should seek out a mentor to help you grow both personally and professionally The benefits of coaching other team members and seeking a mentor outside of your main department An insight into where Karen sees the role of treasury going in the future  If you would like to get in touch with Karen, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile or send her an email [email protected] Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re bringing you something a little different in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview our very own Craig Martin about the current state of the US Treasury recruitment market. It’s more of a quick-fire interview session, so you’ll need to hold onto your hats for this one! Craig Martin is the Director of The Treasury Recruitment Company (US) and Senior Executive Advisor at The NeuGroup. Craig is highly experienced in financial markets, corporate treasury and finance. He’s your go-to guy for corporate treasury recruitment in the USA and a core member of our team. Whether you want to hire a treasury professional or you’re seeking advice about your next treasury career move, Craig is the man to speak to! On the podcast we discussed… The current state of the US Treasury Recruitment Market Why companies looking to hire new treasury talent need to consider the tight labour market and give candidates enough reason to want to work for them Active roles for which the US team are currently seeking appropriate candidates Highlights from the AFP 2018 Conference The importance of establishing a career plan Why you should work on your personal brand and professional legacy An insight into Corrie Shanahan’s book, “Do It, Mean It, Be It: The Keys to Achieve Success, Happiness and Everything You Deserve at Work and in Life”  Advice for people who are thinking about making a treasury career move Much more!  Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! For more information and to explore other episodes of the podcast, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

We’ve got a wonderful special guest joining us on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, and that’s none other than the incredible Lynda Heywood, the Group Treasurer at Tesco PLC.As you’re probably well aware, Tesco is the UK’s leading retailer with over 400,000 employees across eight different countries. Lynda has over 20 years of experience across the treasury function and is an MCT and ACA qualified FTSE 100 Corporate Treasurer.Lynda and I talk all about her career within treasury from her early days working as a Treasury Accountant at Willis to her role as an Assistant Treasurer and then Global Treasurer at Kingfisher PLC. We also dive into the details of her existing role as the Group Treasurer at Tesco.It’s a fantastic discussion that explores what it takes to work in corporate treasury as well as an insider’s perspective on the recruitment ethos behind employing new candidates for treasury roles within such a large organisation.On the podcast we discuss… Lynda’s journey from working in accountancy to her current role as Group Treasurer at Tesco The benefits of taking MCT and ACA qualifications How King Fisher grew and developed with help from Lynda leading the treasury team Working part-time and how it impacted Lynda’s role as Assistant Treasurer The challenges of working as a part-time treasurer How Lynda’s treasury roles evolved and how she adjusted to new roles within her treasury career The importance of finding a role that always challenges you and gives you opportunities to develop How to put yourself on the “job market” when searching for a new role Overcoming challenges within Tesco’s treasury department The daily tasks and struggles of managing a treasury team What to expect from a job interview with Lynda Why recruiters should try and challenge candidates in job interviews to help ensure the job matches the candidate’s career aspirations Lynda’s prediction for the future of treasury Advice for people in the early stages of their treasury career  If you’d like to get in touch with Lynda, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

I’m excited to announce the release of the first episode of our four-part series exploring the latest updates in the treasury market! To kick things off, I sit down with Danielle Penfold to discuss the current state of the UK market from a Treasury Analyst to Manager level perspective.In the episode we discuss:- The current state of the market - The rise of technology in treasury - Treasury qualifications - how important are they? - The Salary Survey - LinkedIn - what can you do to make your profile better?For more information and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!

Women in Treasury month continues here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast and in this episode, Kate Moorcroft, the Group Treasurer of Barratt Developments, is in the hot seat.Kate began her treasury career at Coventry Building Society in 2002 as a Treasury Trainee and worked her way up through the ranks before being promoted to Senior Dealer in 2008.In 2010, she was offered the opportunity to move from a financial organisation to a corporate one and joined National Express as a Treasury Manager. During the six years Kate spent at National Express, she was promoted to the role of Assistant Treasurer and then finally Deputy Group Treasurer, where she managed a small team and lead various international projects.Kate now holds the position of Group Treasurer at Barratt Developments, one of the largest residential property development companies in the United Kingdom.In my interview with her, we talk about the steps she took to rise to the top of the treasury profession with help from supportive management, a pro-active mindset and her eagerness to always learn new things and develop her skillset. On the podcast we discussed… Kate’s experience working as a Treasury Trainee at Coventry Building Society and how it helped her to decide what area of treasury she wanted to pursue The main differences between Financial Services Treasury and Corporate Treasury An insight into Kate’s previous role as a Treasury Manager at National Express The impact treasury has on things like cultural differences How Kate and her team at National Express dealt with risk and risk management including fuel hedging The benefits of being part of a smaller treasury team The importance of having a training and development process in your place of work Why Treasury qualifications are necessary Key priorities in the treasury department at Barratt Developments such as cash management and cash forecasting The international focus of Kate’s role at Barratt Developments How Brexit will impact the business and expected challenges such as skills shortages The importance of having a diverse treasury team Career advice for anyone who wants to be an FTSE100 Treasurer Kate’s views on the “me too” movement and the role of women in treasury Kate shares her predictions for the future of the treasury industry and where she sees it going  If you’d like to find out more about Kate and her treasury career, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.  Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE  

I’m excited to announce that it’s Women in Treasury month here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast! Throughout November, we’re going to show some love and appreciation to celebrate women’s role in treasury and how they’ve impacted the industry for the better.We’re kicking off Women in Treasury month with the grand finale episode of our 5-part series where we interview eight treasury professions from this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange event. Each episode asks them a different question that explores not just their own careers, but what they have to say about the future of the industry and what it takes to ensure a successful career in treasury.In light of this special occasion, I ask each of the treasury professionals what they think of recent developments within the treasury profession such as the Women in Treasury initiative.The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail  If you’d like to hear what they all had to say about the Women in Treasury initiative and the role of women within treasury, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!If you’re enjoying the new podcast, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!For more info and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

We’re bringing you another episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, where I interview treasury professionals about their careers. I’m having a great time broadening my horizons and getting to know so many wonderful people from all walks of life that share the same passion and enthusiasm for the treasury industry.My special guest on this particular episode is Oliver Eiss, the Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey. Oliver has over 20 years of experience in various global and complex blue-chip organisations in consumer goods, life sciences/pharma and chemicals industries. During his career, he has managed and led both large and small treasury teams. He’s known to be an effective relationship builder, communicator and negotiator with banks, credit rating agencies and equity or debt investors.Oliver has a deep understanding of financial markets and proven financing and risk management experience, leading multiple bank refinancings and over £15bn of debt issuances in a number of currencies and markets. In his current leadership role as Group Treasurer of Johnson Matthey, a FTSE100 company, he manages the financial risks of the business. He also plays an integral part in the management of working capital, trade credit and has accountability for the group’s insurance programmes.He sits on the pension scheme investment committee and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team and works alongside his colleagues in addressing the challenges facing the group’s finance function. Outside his executive role at Johnson Matthey, he is a non-executive member of the Treasury Committee of Southern Housing Group (one of the largest housing associations in the UK) and a non-executive director of Spruce Homes Ltd. On the podcast we discussed… An overview of Oliver’s journey into treasury from graduation to working as the Assistant Treasurer at Nestlé UK right up to his current role as Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey Why treasury qualifications (such as AMCT and MCT) are necessary to develop a broader understanding and perspective of the industry Oliver’s experience with risk management and how it helped him in other roles throughout his career Balancing and adapting to cultural differences in treasury Developing regional treasury structures How to effectively manage a global team virtually The different ways Oliver’s role has helped him to make a real difference to Johnson Matthew including changing the way the company manages Working Capital Setting up global financial programs and designing new payment solutions Why people in the early stage of their career should try and move to new roles when possible and then find an area to specialise in The importance of attaining project management skills if you want to see success within your treasury career The main points of assessment when it comes to recruiting a new member to join the treasury team including professional qualifications and teamwork skills etc. How automated technology can impact the future of treasury  Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE 

At this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange, I had the exciting opportunity to speak to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers and the future of the industry. Their answers created a unique 5-part series where each episode explores their answers to a single question related to the treasury industry.This is the fourth episode of the series, where I asked my interviewees what they envision as the future of treasury…The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail  If you’d like to hear all each of my guests’ predictions for the future of treasury, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!Are you enjoying the new podcast? If so, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!For more info and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen!On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more! Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner!If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job!For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna. For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance. With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen! On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more! Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen! On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more!  Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re back with another exciting episode of our 5-part series that we recorded at this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange.This time, we ask treasury professionals the burning question - What Value Do You Place Upon Accounting and Treasury Qualifications?The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading  If you want to hear all of their answers for yourself, make sure you tune into the podcast to find out!Enjoying the new podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job!For more info and to explore other areas visit https://www.treasurycareercorner.com/

I’m delighted to be joined by François Masquelier, the VP and Head of Treasury, Corporate Finance and ERM with RTL Group, in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast.François Masquelier has been Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury with RTL Group since November 1997. He is a Doctor in Tax Law and has a degree in Economy and Administration from the University and Business School of Liège. He is also the President of Association of Corporate Treasurers of Luxembourg (ATEL) and the Honorary Chairman and Founder of European Association of Corporate Treasurers.François Masquelier is a regular contributor to different corporate finance and treasury magazines and newspapers. He is Editorial Director of the “Magazine du Trésorier”, a quarterly publication dedicated to Treasury and Corporate Finance issues. On the podcast we discussed… How François started his career in corporate treasury from a tax lawyer background François’ experience working with RTL and how his role within the company has changed over the years How to know when it’s time to welcome new talent into a treasury department The key to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry What companies like RTL look for in CV’s coming from people who are in the early stages of their treasury careers Understanding that experience is often more important than qualifications when it comes to finding employment in treasury The evolution of treasury, including changes in technology and whether or not robots will be taking over the job of treasurers Advice for adding value in certain areas so that you can free up time and help ensure you’re not glued with the day-to-day operations How François is able to balance his roles in the ATEL and ACT with his day job The importance of networking in treasury and working on your personal brand to help further your career François’ advice for people in the early stages of a treasury career including why it’s vital that you always keep learning to keep up with changes within the industry Much more!  If you’d like to get in touch with Francois, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  Are you interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Whether you dream of being a Group Treasurer or Treasury Analyst, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you find your perfect treasury job no matter what stage you’re at in your job search. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This is the second episode of our 5-part series created when we attended the recent Group Treasurers Exchange. In each episode, I ask 8 treasury professionals a different question regarding their treasury careers and where they see the industry going.In part two of the series, I ask them what they enjoy most about treasury and whether or not they would recommend a career within Treasury to others.The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail  If you want to hear their answers for yourself, be sure to listen to the podcast to find out!If you are enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job.For more information and to explore other episodes go to https://treasurycareercorner.com/  

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast is back for more treasury talk and discovery! In this episode, I’m delighted to introduce a good friend of mine onto the show, Nick Taylor. Nick is the Global Treasurer and Head of Group Capital & Treasury at Schroders.Like with all of my guests on the podcast, I was interested in talking to Nick about how he got to where he is now in terms of his treasury career, his present role and where he sees the treasury industry going next.It’s an intriguing discussion and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in a similar career in treasury or you’re looking to recruit new treasury talent for your company today. On the podcast we discussed… How Nick got into his treasury career and found his first job as a Cash Analyst Understanding that preparation for an interview always pays off An insight into how Nick developed his own training and investment strategy and how he balanced the strategy with his developing treasury career Moving from corporate treasury to banking and asset management How treasury in a Financial Services business adds an extra dimension of regulation and with that, comes the added element of capital and liquidity Nick’s advice on how to build a treasury and to recruit treasury talent internally The importance of ensuring your capital provision is 100% adequate within the Financial Services sector What initially attracted Nick to work for Schroders and why he has no intention of leaving any time soon How treasury in Schroders differs from other firms in the way that they don’t have any debt by design, which is a refreshing change for Nick who manages assets rather than debt Why firms need to know how to optimise their investment portfolio The benefits of being held accountable as a treasurer to help identify and deliver the best value possible The importance of having a clear sense of direction and purpose so that everything you do aligns with the firm’s strategic objectives Why leaders need to adjust their management methods depending on individual employees Nick’s top tips for developing a decent CV that grabs the employer’s attention Why job candidates need to have the right attitude and show a positive interest in the company they want to join Nick’s two standout moments in his career so far Understanding that the world of treasury is a rapidly changing place that needs to move with those changes Much more!  If you’d like to find out more about Nick and his role as a Group Treasurer and Head of Capital & Treasury at Schroders, you can visit the website for more information or you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

The Group Treasurers Exchange is the world’s most exclusive, intimate and senior gathering for group treasurers. When I attended this fantastic event earlier this year I had the opportunity to talk to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers. I asked them a few questions about their experience in treasury and where they see the industry going, and you can hear all of their answers in this five-part podcast and video series!In this first episode of the series, I asked my interviewees how they got started in their treasury career and how the industry has evolved since.The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail If you want to find out what all of their answers were be sure to listen to the podcast to find out!If you are enjoying the podcast please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job.For more information on the podcast and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

We’re so pleased to launch our brand new podcast - Treasury Career Corner.  Every week I will be interviewing treasury professionals from across the globe about their role, how they built their career, where they are now and where they see themselves and the treasury industry going next.  We’ll talk about obstacles and challenges that they faced, and how they overcame them so that you can learn from them.I also intend to discuss with my guests where they got their big breaks and what they see as key to their success. We’ll also dig into treasury talent issues.I have a fantastic first guest to kick off the podcast! I interviewed  Sarah-Jane Hall, the Group Treasurer at GSK. One of the key differences between Sarah-Jane’s role and many other treasurers’ roles is the global nature of the business. GSK is the fifth largest pharmaceutical group on the London Stock Exchange with operations in over 100 countries.I was interested to find out more about Sarah-Jane’s career within treasury and what kind of recruitment challenges GSK faces when searching for new staff on a global scale. On the podcast we discussed… Sarah-Jane’s journey from graduation to her current role as Group Treasurer at GSK How Sarah-Jane’s role as treasurer has evolved over recent years The differences between running a domestic or European operation and running a global operation An overview of the treasury structure including corporate finance and global treasury consultancy Sarah-Jane’s ‘key to success’ and the importance of having determination in your role as treasurer Creating a positive and supportive team culture in the world of treasury How processes and systems have changed and improved Advice for people who want to be a Global Treasurer including the necessary qualifications and skills in project management, communications and writing The importance of being a team player in treasury Challenges that the treasury profession is facing and foreseen trials in light of Brexit and advancements in technology etc. An insight into the world of treasury and the various roles within it Much more!  If you’d like to find out more about Sarah-Jane and her role as a Global Treasurer for GSK, you can visit the website for more information or you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile.  Interested in a career in treasury? Search for your perfect treasury job here. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE