The Treasury Career Corner Why Treasury Technology Needs More Than Just AI to Deliver Value
AI may be dominating the technology conversation, but delivering real value in treasury requires much more than adopting the latest tools.
Felix Meyer, Treasury Technology and IS Head at ABB Capital AG, returns to the show to explore why strong data, fit-for-purpose systems, cybersecurity awareness, effective project management and specialist knowledge are all essential to successful technology transformation.
Felix Meyer works as Treasury Technology and IS Head at ABB Capital AG, the in-house treasury and corporate finance centre of the ABB Group.
In his role, Felix oversees key treasury applications, reviews ABB’s internal technology landscape and assesses external systems and market developments to determine which solutions can deliver meaningful value within the organisation.
In this updated episode, Felix explains how treasury teams can respond to rapid technological change without becoming distracted by hype.
Drawing on a recent global treasury management system implementation, he discusses the importance of involving stakeholders early, selecting experienced implementation partners and setting realistic expectations around project timelines.
Felix also explores the foundations required before treasury teams can take advantage of AI, including harmonised data, system resilience, traceability and appropriate backups. The conversation covers cybersecurity, skills development, insourcing specialist knowledge and the potential for real-time payments to move corporate treasury closer to becoming truly real time.
Main topics discussed:
- Balancing internal treasury needs with developments in the external technology market.
- Why existing treasury systems must regularly be assessed to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
- Building clean, harmonised data foundations for AI and advanced analytics.
- Why cybersecurity is a direct treasury concern and how targeted training can reduce organisational risk.
- Lessons from delivering a global TMS rollout across approximately 45 countries.
- The importance of early stakeholder involvement, experienced partners and realistic timelines.
- Developing stronger technology, project management and communication skills in treasury.
- How insourcing specialist technology knowledge can improve response times and deliver value more quickly.
You can connect with Felix Meyer on LinkedIn.
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