The Treasury Career Corner

You don’t have to set your career path in stone, you can explore and create development in any number of ways. That advice comes from this week’s guest Ara Hamamjian, Executive Director, Treasurer at BioMarin, a world leader in developing and commercializing first or best-in-class therapies for rare genetic diseases. With his extensive experience in treasury across various industries, Ara brings his invaluable expertise to this week’s episode of The Treasury Career Corner.On the episode, Ara shares his treasury career journey, starting from his college fraternity treasurer role to working at companies like Hewlett-Packard, Levi Strauss & Co, Electronic Arts, Fitbit, and now BioMarin.He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced in each role and highlights the importance of networking and adaptability in career development. Ara also touches on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treasury operations and the value of in-person interactions in building relationships and professional growth.On the podcast we discuss…       Ara’s career journey from college fraternity treasurer to treasury roles at various companies        The benefits of working in both large corporate and smaller treasury teams        The challenges and opportunities in treasury roles at Hewlett Packard, Levi Strauss, Electronic Arts, Fitbit and BioMarinThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treasury operations and shift to remote workThe importance of networking and building relationships in career developmentWhy in-person interactions are crucial for deeper understanding and better communicationYou can connect with Ara Hamamjian 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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

Are you ready to embark on a treasury journey filled with invaluable insights and career advice? Join us on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast as Amanda Schreiber, Senior Treasury Manager at Tipalti, takes us through her remarkable path from finance to treasury and shares her valuable insights and guidance for junior treasury professionals in this captivating episode.Amanda has over 10 years of experience in treasury management and currently leads the treasury operations at Tipalti, a global payables automation platform. Over the course of her career she has contributed to the growth, efficiency, and compliance of the treasury functions at various companies, partnering with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing best practices and innovative solutions. Her career highlights include Director of Treasury at KBS (Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC), Head of Treasury at ICU Medical, Inc., and Senior Treasury Analyst at Broadcom Corporation. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).Amanda's expertise and achievements have been recognized, including receiving the Highly Commended designation at the Adam Smith Awards for Treasury Today's Woman of the Year in 2018.On the podcast we discussed…Amanda's journey from finance to treasuryThe changing role of treasury professionals post financial crisisTreasury's crucial role in global acquisitions and spinoffsBuilding relationships and effective communication in treasuryAutomation and efficiency in treasury operations Adapting to hybrid work models and the need for flexibility Amanda’s advice for junior treasury professionalsNetworking's impact on treasury career growth.You can connect with Amanda Schreiber 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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

It’s always fascinating to hear the different ways treasury professionals enter the industry. Join us on the Treasury Career Corner podcast as we delve into the fascinating story of this week's guest, whose love for football and aspirations of becoming a player paved the way for a successful career in finance and then into the world of treasury.Paulo Kubis, the Head of Treasury at Electrolux Professional Group, joins this episode to share insights into his route into treasury, the challenges and opportunities faced during the Electrolux Professional spinoff, and the importance of building a strong foundation and recruiting the right talent. He highlights the value of knowledge sharing and the ability to adapt in a constantly evolving treasury environment.Paulo has accumulated 15 years of professional expertise, starting with education and apprentice opportunities in the US, continued in his homeland Brazil and then ultimately relocating to Europe.During his early professional journey, Paulo held various positions including Controlling Analyst, Equities and Futures Broker, and Investment Advisor. Subsequently, he seized an opportunity to grow within the treasury department of Electrolux.Since 2013, Paulo’s career has been dedicated to treasury, specializing in trading and front office activities. As time has progressed, he has expanded his capabilities and actively participated in the spin-off of Electrolux Professional, to ultimately become the Head of Treasury.On the podcast we discuss…      Paulo’s fascination with football and dreams of becoming a footballer       His introduction to finance and learning curve in transitioning to treasury      Dealing with diverse economic policies and challenges in Latin AmericaJoining Electrolux in Brazil and expanding treasury knowledgeElectrolux Professional's spinoff and separation from Electrolux GroupChallenges and opportunities during the spinoff, including the impact of COVID-19Importance of simplification and evolution during a spinoffStrategic talent management and recruitment for a successful treasury functionYou can connect with Paulo Kubis 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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

Seek out a mentor with extensive treasury experience and ask for their insights to fuel your hunger for knowledge.That advice comes from this weeks guest on The Treasury Career Corner, as we are joined by Stephan Albers, Head of Treasury & Financing at ABOUT YOU, one of the fastest growing e-Commerce companies in Europe.On the episode we discuss Stephan's journey from starting his career in banking to transitioning into the corporate treasury world.Stephan's journey showcases the diverse experiences and skills gained by treasury professionals as they navigate different industries and adapt to changing business environments.Stephan joined ABOUT YOU in 2022 and has since spearheaded the restructuring and establishment of a state-of-the-art Treasury Department. He has successfully optimized processes, provided strategic direction, and managed corporate finance and capital markets activities. Prior to his current role, Stephan held the position of Team Lead Financing at Zalando SE inBerlin, responsible for corporate finance, capital markets activities, and external communication with financial institutions. He actively represented the finance function in cross-functional projects and made valuable contributions to M&A transactions.Stephan's previous experience includes serving as the Corporate Finance Manager/GroupTreasurer at Nordzucker AG and also positions at Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH and Hapag-Lloyd AG/Hapag-Lloyd Holding AG.Stephan holds various certifications, including Certified Investor Relation Officer (CIRO) from Deutscher Investor Relation Verband (DIRK) and Certified Corporate Treasurer (CCT/VDT) from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. On the podcast we discussed…Stephan's transition from banking to corporate treasury      The importance of asking the right questions and understanding the business modelTreasury work across diverse industries and associated challenges and cultural dynamics The challenges of managing treasury during a crisis The importance of safeguarding liquidity and exploring different funding sources      The importance of automation in treasury The value of networking and knowledge sharing within the treasury communityYou can connect with Stephan Albers 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 Apple Podcasts click here! Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

Every person’s path into treasury is different and this week’s guest is no exception.But the important thing is to be open to change and new challenges in order to springboard your career.On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Thomas Böttger, Global Head of Finance and Insurance of Covestro AG (former Bayer MaterialScience AG).Thomas joined Bayer AG (Germany) in 2005, holding positions as Head of Structured Finance and from 2008 as Head of Capital Markets. In 2012 he moved to Bayer Antwerpen NV in Belgium to become Head of Treasury Center BeNeLux assuming in this role additional responsibility for the finance section of Bayer World Investments B.V., Mijdrecht (Netherlands) in 2014.Thomas started his career at Deutsche Post AG in Bonn, Germany, as a Management Trainee in Finance in 1998. From 1999, he worked as a Trader and Risk Manager in Corporate Treasury at Deutsche Post AG.On the podcast we discuss…   His journey from an internship in finance to a move into corporate treasury      What attracted him to make the move into treasury     His recommendations for others in the early stages in their career Becoming Head of Capital Markets during a financial crisisBuilding up a Treasury Center in a different country      Why teamwork and utilising your team wisely is so important        The advantages of being prepared for a pandemic         Why being open to change and new challenges is key You can connect with Thomas Böttger 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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner, I’m joined by Tom Milligan, a seasoned treasury professional with over 30 years management experience, and a track record of financial and operational leadership across multiple industry sectors including mining, transport, logistics, leasing and biotech.On the episode Tom shares his journey from his early days in finance at IBM to his most recent roles with First Quantum Minerals and Qatar Airways.He has worked with companies ranging in size from start-up to FTSE 100 and raised debt from $100m to $3bn in individual issuances.Tom is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. He also has an Honors Degree in Business Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University plus other qualifications in Aviation Finance and the Business of Mining. Tom has also been a Committee Member with the Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers and the International Air Transport Association Treasury Committee.On the podcast we discuss…    First discovering Finance and then transitioning into Treasury      Tom's journey across multiple industries (mining, transport, logistics)       The evolution of treasury since he first entered the field        Why you should integrate with other areas in the organisation and not see treasury as a standalone discipline        The benefits of continuous learning and adaptability to thrive in the treasury professionFuture trends in treasuryWhy networking within the treasury community helps create valuable connections and opportunities      Practical tips for aspiring treasury professionalsYou can connect with Tom Milligan 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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

Whatever your background, you can build a successful treasury career. Kevin Wang, Vice President and Treasurer at Eastman Chemical Company, began as a pre-med student before switching to treasury. He joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to tell his story and explain how he empowers others to develop their own career journeys. Plus, he tells us how he demystifies treasury for other teams, why cross-functionality is key and what we should look out for in the future.  After leaving college, Kevin’s finance studies saw ConAgra take a chance on him, offering him a financial development programme.  During a decade with ConAgra, Kevin worked as Associate Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst before moving into finance management and directorship. He joined Eastman Chemical Company as Director of Capital & Risk Management in 2018, later becoming Assistant Treasurer, then Vice President and Treasurer, the role he holds today. Kevin holds a BSBA in Finance and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA in Management & Organizations, Finance, from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. On the podcast we discussed… How Kevin moved from pre-med to treasury Why he left ConAgra for Eastman What he learned from his managers How he demystifies treasury for other teams What it’s like becoming a treasurer in a familiar company What treasury professionals should consider for the future Why cross-functionality is important The benefits of building customer service skills How he plans to empower people to grow their own careers You can connect with Kevin Wang 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 Apple Podcasts click here!  Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Treasury is a universal language – but how do the nuances vary across different industries? After starting out in banking, this week’s guest has spent decades managing treasury in insurance and on this re-run episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Dan Ferguson, Group Treasurer at Resolution Life, is back!  He fills us in on his career since he appeared on the show in 2019, how the industry has changed and how COVID and remote work has affected him. Dan began as a Treasury Operations Clerk at Bank of New York Mellon in 1997. He later worked as a Finance Assistant for Lloyds Banking Group before moving into treasury as an Assistant with Ernst & Young. He became Treasury Operations Analyst at Thomas Cook UK in 2001 before joining RSA where he would spend 19 years as Treasury Dealer and later Treasury Manager and Group Treasurer. Since May 2022, Dan has been Group Treasurer at Resolution Life, a global manager of legacy life insurance portfolios.  On the podcast we discussed… Dan’s 2019 predictions for how Brexit would affect treasury Transitioning to remote work Why treasury is and always has been a strategic function What’s behind his management style The importance of communication skills The challenges he faced managing treasury in insurance The benefits of networking Changes to Dan’s career Why qualifications are key in treasury You can connect with Dan Ferguson 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 Apple Podcasts click here!  

In our latest monthly feature update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come.  On the podcast he discusses…Recap of our most recently released podcast episodes:Ep. 266 – Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare about finding new perspectives in treasury Ep. 267 – Treasury Recruitment Company Update with Mike RichardsEp. 268 – Webinar on Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid WorkingEp. 269 – Interview with Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA about building skills and staying adaptable Ep. 270 – Interview with Adam Glasser, Corporate Treasurer at Vantage Specialty Chemical about the treasury challenges on the horizonEp. 271 – Interview with Michael McCartin, Director of Treasury at Curaleaf about embracing new challenges Upcoming podcast episodes:Interview with Dan Ferguson, Group Treasurer at Resolution LifeInterview with Kevin Wang, Vice President & Treasurer at Eastman Chemical CompanyInterview with Tom Milligan, a seasoned treasury professional with over 30 years of experienceInterview with Thomas Böttger, Global Head of Finance and Insurance of Covestro AG Interview with Ara Hamamjian, Executive Director, Treasurer at BioMarinUpcoming plans and events:Currently compiling our Q4 update for our Treasury Salary Survey. To take part and get the latest set of results visit: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/salarysurvey/Mike will be speaking at TMANY, New York in September      Mike and Katie will be attending EuroFinance in Barcelona to meet candidates from different marketsMike will also be speaking at AFP, San Diego in OctoberFor more details on upcoming conference visit: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-roadshow/You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.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 Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

If you’re feeling comfortable in your treasury role, could it be time to move on? This week’s podcast guest thinks it’s definitely worth considering. His fast-paced career has seen him challenge himself across the globe in a number of different roles.  On episode 271 of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Michael McCartin, Director of Treasury at Curaleaf. Michael shares his exciting career journey, experiences working abroad and how he built a treasury function from the ground up. Plus, he talks about why communication is paramount (especially in remote roles) and his secrets behind building a solid reputation. Michael's treasury career first started as a Treasury Analyst with David’s Bridal in 2003 before a stint as Financial Analyst at Catapult Learning. Following a short time with Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Michael joined Preferred Sands as a Cash Accountant and then teamed up with Teva Pharmaceuticals as Senior Treasury Analyst, later working his way to the Treasury Manager role. Since 2018, Michael has managed treasury functions at SICOM Systems Inc., SUEZ, LifeScan and NOVAVAX INC. He currently works as Director of Treasury at Curaleaf, a New York-based cannabis company. On the podcast we discussed… Michael’s treasury origin story His transition from treasury analyst to group treasurer The ups and downs of working abroad How Michael adapted to remote working Why no-one knowing your name means you’re succeeding How his career hit new heights at Teva Pharmaceuticals Launching a treasury function from scratch The importance of communication in treasury The best ways to enhance your reputation You can connect with Michael McCartin 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 Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!