The Treasury Career Corner

In today’s competitive treasury landscape, technical skills alone aren’t enough. If you want to grow your career, attract new opportunities, and be seen as a leader in your field, you need to become visible. This week's featured guests:      Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston, CEO & Co-Founder, ART Financial SolutionsMike Richards, CEO, The Treasury Recruitment CompanyIn this high-energy episode recorded LIVE at TMANY's New York Cash Exchange, Mike Richards and Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston deliver a masterclass in networking and personal branding - tailored specifically for treasury professionals.Whether you're an introvert who dreads public speaking or someone who isn’t even looking for a new job, this episode will show you why your LinkedIn profile matters, how to talk about your accomplishments without sounding boastful, and why building your personal brand is no longer a luxury - t's a necessity. You’ll hear real stories, practical tips, and hard-hitting truths that will inspire you to take action, be seen, and unlock new levels of career success.What We Cover in This Episode:Why your personal brand matters more than your company brandThe role of LinkedIn in building a reputation that speaks for youOvercoming fear of self-promotion: separating confidence from cockinessHow to network authentically - even as an introvertSimple ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile and photoLeveraging speaking engagements and podcast appearances to boost visibilityWhy visibility isn't just about job searching - it's about being foundThe power of consistency and regular engagement on LinkedInTools like digital business cards and AI headshots for modern networkingReal talk on imposter syndrome and telling your professional storyCheck out the slides to the session HERE----🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

Celebrating 400 Episodes of the Treasury Career Corner!This is a major milestone - 400 episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! For seven years, we’ve shared the career journeys and insights of the world’s top treasury professionals. To mark this special occasion, we’ve brought in a powerhouse guest whose story perfectly encapsulates what this show is all about: world-class leadership, growth through challenge, and relentless focus on impact.We are delighted to welcome this week’s guest Tony Masone, VP, Treasurer, Treasury & Risk Management at Amazon.Tony Masone is the Vice President, Treasurer, of the Treasury & Risk Management organization at Amazon where he oversees Treasury, Global Risk Management and Claims, and Internal Audit functions. With a treasury career spanning global giants like GE, PepsiCo, and Amazon, Tony has built treasury infrastructures from scratch, led organizations through crises, and developed a personal leadership framework rooted in fortitude, passion, creativity, and grace.In this episode Tony shares how he went from working in Audit to becoming VP, Treasurer at Amazon. This episode is a masterclass in treasury career progression, leadership mindset, and building resilience in high-stakes environments.What We Cover in This Episode:Tony’s early beginnings in public accounting and how it opened the door to treasuryHis transition from internal auditor to treasury specialist at PepsiCoThe critical role of mentorship in his career movesLessons learned from major treasury operations at GE, including managing through the 2008 financial crisisThe building and scaling of Amazon’s treasury functionCreating a personal leadership framework to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial cultureWhy treasury professionals must write their own “career book” instead of following others’ pathsThe importance of resilience, risk-taking, and strategic thinking in treasury leadershipYou can connect with Tony Masone on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

Kiera Agnew, Assistant Vice President at Kellanova, Keith Lynch, Senior Director at Viatris, and Julia Donegan, Global Treasury Director at Newell Brands, discuss their unexpected journeys into treasury. They explore how to build and scale global teams in a post-COVID world and the evolving role of treasury in strategic business decisions. The trio emphasizes the importance of mentorship, technology, and continuous improvement while navigating remote work complexities. Their insights offer a masterclass in leading high-performing treasury teams globally.

In this discussion, Tom Fuller, Financial Controller & Head of Treasury at Form3, shares his unique journey from credit control to treasury leadership, shaped by experiences in regulated utilities and high-growth fintech. He emphasizes the importance of learning on the job and adapting real-time treasury systems like SWIFT for cash management. Tom also delves into the pressures of managing $3bn in M&A financing, implementing Kyriba for forecasts, and balancing liquidity in a fast-paced environment. Plus, he offers valuable career advice for aspiring treasury professionals.

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring.Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession today.Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the popular Treasury Career Corner podcast, which has nearly 400 episodes and more than 200,000 downloads. For over 25 years, he’s been connecting treasury professionals with career-defining opportunities, building world-class treasury teams, and sharing their stories with the wider profession.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe unexpected way Mike fell into treasury recruitment and why he never leftHow The Treasury Career Corner podcast grew from a 10-episode idea into nearly 400 episodes and 200k downloadsWhy treasury teams of just 2–3 people are often the hidden heroes in global companiesThe reality of moving from banking to corporate treasury, including pay cuts and steep learning curvesWhy professional qualifications (CTP, ACT and others) matter for long-term career growthThe evolution of the treasurer’s role toward becoming a deputy CFO and trusted partnerPractical advice for mid-level professionals: 30/60/90-day plans, celebrating wins, and documenting achievementsHow to approach networking the right way - whether at conferences or within your own organisationThe biggest myth Mike wants to bust: Treasury is not boring - it’s strategic, vital and coolYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. You can connect with Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to lead a treasury team that not only performs but transforms the business? In this revisited episode, we uncover how Adam Richford, now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew built and scaled treasury functions across global industries - transforming processes, empowering people, and delivering strategic impact at every level.In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect with Adam Richford who is now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew and former Treasurer at Renewi. With over two decades of treasury experience spanning global giants like GE Capital and transformative growth firms like Renewi, Adam brings deep insight into building agile, high-performing treasury teams that operate as true strategic partners to the business.Main topics discussed:Adam’s early career journey - from EY to leading treasury at global firmsHow treasury plays a critical role in M&A, corporate turnarounds, and strategic growthLessons from transforming Renewi’s treasury: from spreadsheets to automationBuilding a centralized treasury function with TMS and improved funding structuresWhy strong team culture, trust, and clarity of roles are non-negotiable in treasury leadershipHow Adam approached remote team management during the COVID-19 crisisTransitioning into investor relations and why it matters for treasury leaders     The impact of ESG and sustainability on treasury and funding strategiesHiring and talent development: what Adam looks for in treasury professionalsLessons from his current role at Smith+Nephew: balancing treasury, pensions, and insurance in a FTSE 100 companyYou can connect with Adam Richdord on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

How do you shape a treasury career that not only spans tax, IPOs, restructurings, and mergers, but also withstands crises and constant change?In this episode, Matthew Rose, Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship, shares his career journey and the lessons he’s learned navigating some of the most challenging and rewarding moments in corporate treasury.Matthew Rose is the Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship, one of the UK’s largest housing associations with over 80,000 homes. With a career that began in tax before transitioning into treasury, Matthew has led teams through billion-pound IPOs, chapter 11 restructurings, and large-scale refinancing projects. His experiences span industries and countries, giving him a unique perspective on the evolving role of treasury.What We Cover in This Episode:     Career beginnings from economics and tax to corporate treasury.Why cross-functional skills matter and the connection between tax and treasury.Royal Mail IPO – leading treasury through privatization and large-scale restructuring.Treasury Team of the Year recognition and what it meant for the team.Seadrill restructuring and lessons from navigating chapter 11 and complex global financing.Managing treasury during COVID-19 – balancing restructuring, investor relations, and virtual leadership.Bromford Flagship merger – integrating treasury operations and building a strong credit profile.Future challenges in treasury i.e AI, compliance, and the ongoing importance of relationships.Advice for junior professionals including qualifications, international experience, and seizing opportunities.You can connect with Matthew Rose on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to launch a treasury function from the ground up - twice? In this episode, Anshul Patni shares how he built treasury operations at Instacart and Bakelite Synthetics, and offers practical, actionable lessons on leadership, technology, and global cash management for today’s treasury professionals.In this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect with Anshul Patni now the Vice President and Treasurer at Bakelite Synthetics, where he leads a global treasury, credit, and insurance team. With prior experience as Treasurer at Instacart and a long tenure in treasury consulting at Deloitte, Anshul brings a rare dual perspective from both corporate and advisory sides of treasury operations.What We Cover in This Episode:Anshul’s early interest in economics and risk managementKey career lessons from roles at Reval, Deloitte, and beyondThe shift from treasury consulting to corporate leadershipBuilding treasury teams and functions from the ground upDifferences between managing treasury in high-cash tech vs. PE-owned global companiesHow to evaluate and implement a Treasury Management System (TMS)Managing FX and interest rate risk in multinational operationsWhy technology selection must match business process, not brandStrategic treasury leadership during debt-heavy growth phasesCoaching team members and developing cross-functional expertiseYou can connect with Anshul Patni on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

Are you being paid what you're worth in treasury? In this solo episode, Mike Richards, CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, breaks down the latest findings from our global Treasury Salary Survey, revealing eye-opening trends, benchmarking insights, and actionable tips for advancing your compensation in 2025 and beyond.Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.With over 25 years of experience in treasury recruitment globally, Mike brings unmatched expertise in salary benchmarking, market trends, and career progression insights for treasury professionals.What You'll Hear in This Episode:The history and evolution of the Treasury Salary Survey, now representing 1,600+ professionals globallyHow real, verified data from actual treasury practitioners sets this survey apart from othersWhy job titles can be misleading and how Mike classifies roles more accurately based on experience and responsibility  Regional salary breakdowns:UK: Rapid rise in junior-level salariesNorth America: Highest bonuses and growing demand at senior levelsEurope: Sits between UK and US with significant variance by regionCompensation details:Base salaryBonusCar allowances and their tax advantagesTrends in remote work vs. hybrid setups and how this is shifting globallyWhy job satisfaction increases with seniority and how leaders can improve retentionWhat factors matter most to treasury professionals:Career progressionAutonomyWork-life balanceMeaningful workCommon reasons people leave treasuryroles and how to proactively address themYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to lead a top-tier treasury team in today’s fast-evolving corporate world? In this special live-recorded episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, three seasoned treasury leaders share how they built and led high-performing teams while navigating complex global challenges.Join Mike Richards as he chats with these three global treasury leaders:Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at DuracellDeclan Doorly, Head of Group Treasury at DCC plcPhillip Learoyd, Group Treasurer at OCI NVHosted live in London, this episode dives into the real-world challenges and successes of building and leading treasury teams in global, high-growth, and decentralized environments. You’ll hear how these treasurers have navigated career transitions, championed digital transformation, and maintained strong internal and external relationships - all while keeping treasury at the strategic core of their businesses. Whether you’re early in your treasury career or leading a team yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights and leadership wisdom.Main topics discussed:Unique career paths into treasury: from construction sites to consultingBuilding treasury from scratch in large global companiesKey traits and values when hiring treasury team membersBalancing automation with the human element in treasury operationsManaging global and remote treasury teams effectivelyThe strategic importance of treasury in decentralised business modelsUsing training and internal advocacy to strengthen treasury’s business roleNavigating change, transformation, and technology with limited resourcesBuilding credibility with CFOs and other senior stakeholdersReal-world examples of treasury leadership during periods of growth and uncertainty----🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/