The Treasury Career Corner

This week’s guest has travelled a long and winding road to his current treasury role, fulfilling a variety of positions and picking up invaluable experience along the way.On episode 257, we revisit a 2019 release of The Treasury Career Corner with Roger Aguilar, now Treasurer at EZCORP.Roger explains how he began his career in banking and embarked on a cross-country journey across many industries in a variety of treasury positions.Plus, he takes us back to when he de-risked the currency exposure in various jobs, compares his roles across Mexico, the States and the UK and provides top tips and priorities for treasurers in 2023.Roger began his career as Director of Corporate Banking and Project Finance with BBVA in 1995 where he remained for 11 years.He then began a multi-regional role with Merck as LATAM and EMEA Senior Manager of Treasury, automating and centralising the order-to-cash process in the SSC in Dublin.Roger then worked as Treasury Director for Jabil before becoming Senior Director – Assistant Treasurer at CEVA Logistics in 2014.Following a year-long stint as Senior Manager – Treasury Advisory Services at Deloitte, Roger became an Assistant Treasurer at Oceaneering, Treasurer at Wellborne Integrity Solutions and Head of Treasury Transformation in the US for Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory.Roger is currently Treasurer at EZCORP.He acquired a BE in Industrial Engineering with Honours from Tecnológico de Monterrey and later, a Finance MBA at Universitat de Barcelona.On the podcast we discussed…His routes in bankingDe-risking the currency exposure in multiple rolesHis time in Mexico, the U.S. and the U.K.The difference in treasury roles in different industriesRoger’s views on the future of treasuryHis moves since his 2019 appearance on the podcastAdvice for treasurers in 2023You can connect with Roger Aguilar 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!

It’s always interesting to hear how treasury leaders entered the industry. Some had their sights set on treasury from a young age and others take long and winding paths to get there. Today’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner has been involved in treasury since the start of his career but his roles have changed significantly over the years. Dennis Morais, Global Treasury Director at GameStop, joins episode 256 to take us through his journey into treasury, circumventing bumps in the road throughout his career and what his role entails at GameStop. Plus, he provides a helpful piece of advice for treasurers. Dennis’ career began in risk management when he began as Treasury Risk Analyst at Whirlpool in 2001. He filled many roles at Whirlpool, such as Global Risk Manager and Finance Manager at Whirlpool Corporation before concluding his time there as Treasury Manager in 2013. He then made the move to the States, joining CIT as Vice President of Treasury and later ProSight Specialty Insurance as Treasury Director. Dennis was Director of Treasury at The Children’s Place from 2019 until 2021 when he joined GameStop in his current role as Global Treasury Director. He earned MBAs at Universidade Paulista and Fundação Getulio Vargas in his native Brazil. Dennis is a Certified Treasury Professional with extensive knowledge of the treasury, risk management and finance function with diverse international market experience in retail, manufacturing, financial services and private, founder-led corporations. He is a strong leader with an active role in developing and implementing cash management, debt and liquidity strategies, insurance and financial risk management strategies. On the podcast we discussed… His routes into the industry His education background Moving from Brazil to the States Technology in treasury How Dennis overhauled a full treasury function Why community is important in treasury You can connect with Dennis Morais 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! 

In this monthly special episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflect back on the month just gone and what’s to come.  On the podcast he discusses…Recap of last month's podcast episodes: Ep. 252 – Interview with Baris Gokalp, Director of Treasury at Sisecam, about the benefits of sharing knowledge and networking with like-minded professionalsEp. 253 – Interview Chris Corner, Head of Treasury at Kingfisher plc about embracing challenges and changes and why you should use them as learning opportunitiesEp. 254 – Interview with Adam Richford, Director of Treasury & Investor Relations at Renewi plc,  discussing the invaluable skills treasury leaders are looking for when recruitingEp. 256 – Interview with Dennis Morais, Director, Global Treasury at GameStop Inc, discussing his journey from risk management for treasuryUpcoming podcast episodes in March:Interview with Roger Aguilar, Treasurer at EZCORPInterview with Richard Bostock, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-InnovationInterview with Dennis Baljeu, Executive Director Treasury at VanderlandeInterview with Kai Bremer, Director of Treasury at AUTODOCListeners are invited to be on the show as guests themselves or suggest interesting people to feature.Segment on conferences and webinars Mike will be speaking at including Treasury Career Corner Live in London, Windy City Summit in Chicago, TMANY in New York, and EuroFinance in Barcelona.Mike discusses the NCTMA virtual session he will be hosting about hybrid working and salaries.Mike discusses the upcoming AFP webinar session he will be hosting with Lee Anne Perkins and Joel Campbell.You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.To sign up for the Treasury Career Corner Live event in London: click hereWhether 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!

There are certain skills and traits that are always going to have top priority, but what are treasury leaders looking for in the next crop of professionals? Today, we revisit episode 33 for a re-run episode with Adam Richford, Director of Treasury & Investor Relations at Renewi plc.  When Adam last joined the show, we discussed his journey into the industry, work/life balance, automation and his treasury recruitment processes. As Adam re-joins, we look at how his role has changed since COVID and the benefits of networking, plus Adam provides more invaluable advice for budding Group Treasurers. Adam joined Renewi, Europe’s leading Recycler, in 2016. Renewi is a key actor in the creation of the circular economy. It processes 12m tonnes of waste a year, diverting an industry leading 67% of these materials to recycling and avoiding 3m tonnes of carbon as a result.   Back in 2016, he financed the €0.5B Class 1 reverse takeover of the closest competitor, which included a rights issue, placing, and underwritten bank financing.   Over the 7 years since then Adam and the team have created an award-winning centralised treasury function and been at the forefront of green and sustainable finance.   Since 2019, Adam has extended beyond the treasury function by focusing on leading investor relations in addition to Treasury and Insurance.  This has included a secondary listing in Amsterdam in 2020, an increase in sell side coverage from 3 equity analysts to 9, additional sustainability-focused investors joining the register and a share price increase from 180p to 850p. Prior to Renewi, Adam spent two years at Gala Coral Group, managing a high yield debt structure transaction towards the reverse takeover of Ladbrokes plc.   He spent the previous 9 years leading the treasury activities of GE Real Estate Europe, supporting over 20 billion dollars of M&A transactions.  Adam began his career with EY, helping to build the turnaround and working capital management practice before joining the telco Energis, followed by a stint at a Private Equity Firm, Kelso Place Asset Management. Adam left Durham University with a BA in Economics in 1997 before gaining an FCA in Chartered Accountancy in 2000. He later embarked on a number of ACT qualifications. On the podcast we discussed… Adam’s previous job roles and what they entailed What initially attracted Adam to treasury The structure of the treasury team at GE Capital Finding work/life balance while studying for the MCT How the structure of treasury has changed and adapted since Adam first joined The existing role that automation plays within the treasury industry Adam’s ethos behind treasury recruitment Challenges that Adam has faced in his current role as Group Treasurer at Renewi plc The benefits of networking How to manage a treasury team remotely and COVID challenges What he looks for when recruiting Advice for someone who aspires to become a Group Treasurer You can connect with Adam Richford 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!  

Treasury can often throw up challenges and sudden changes that we aren’t expecting. But the best thing to do is welcome these obstacles, remain positive and use them as learning opportunities. One person who has faced many a challenge in his treasury career is Chris Corner, Head of Treasury at Kingfisher plc.Chris joined The Treasury Career Corner in January 2020, just as he was leaving his role with Thomas Cook. In this episode, he re-joins to discuss his moves to Marks and Spencer, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kingfisher plc. He talks about how to combat challenges and embrace change, dissects his move into the treasury world, and more. Chris has worked in corporate treasury roles with a number of leading multinational organisations for more than 25 years. During his career, Chris has particularly enjoyed the challenges of managing teams through periods of transformation, whether driven by corporate strategy or by the many macro headwinds that have become a constant theme of professional life.  Chris has also built up extensive debt capital markets experience across multiple market-leading bank and bond refinancings, including during periods of significant market and issuer disruption.  On the podcast we discussed… Chris’ early days in treasury How an acquisition changed his career Working with the BBC, Thomas Cook and Capita Weathering challenges in treasury Why you should embrace change and stay positive Tips and advice for treasurers You can connect with Chris Corner 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! 

As a treasury professional, it can be easy to stay behind your desk, keep your head down and get the work done.But networking, joining associations and attending events and webinars are excellent ways to expand your knowledge, upskill and meet like-minded professionals. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Baris Gokalp, Director of Treasury at Sisecam, shares why he believes getting out there is so crucial to success in the industry.Plus, he discusses delegating tasks in a team of 10, provides a run-through of his fascinating career and gives top tips for treasurers at any stage.Baris Gokalp is a leader of International Digital Treasury Management in Turkey with a background in corporate finance and risk management for multinational businesses. He is an accomplished corporate finance professional with hands-on experience in treasury management and he has spearheaded initiatives in Digital Treasury Management. As a strategic and results-driven treasury executive he has nearly 20 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance and Treasury Management in Europe, Asia and MENA. He currently holds the position of Director of Treasury at Sisecam, one of the world’s leading glassware manufacturers as well as being Founder Chairman of Kurumsal Hazine Yöneticileri Derneği and a Member of the Management Board at Blockchain.Barıs began as an Operation Specialist and later Financial Analyst at Finansbank from 1999. He later moved to Vestel, starting as a Financial Specialist before moving into his first treasury role.He then worked as Treasury Supervisor at PETKIM, Group Treasury Manager at Soktas Tekstil A.S. and Treasury Manager at FELDA IFFCO, before returning to Vestel as Group Treasury Manager in 2013. Aside from this he also has two awards in Digital Treasury Transformation, Adam Smith Awards 2021- Highly Recommended Winner, Best Cyber Security Solution and top three finalist in the 'Treasury Transformation' category at the Alexander Hamilton Awards 2022.On the podcast we discussed…How Baris got started in the professionThe importance of associations and eventsTechnology in treasuryManaging and delegating within your teamThe benefits of having systems in placeKeeping your finger on the pulse of treasuryYou can connect with Baris Gokalp 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!

Technology is an increasingly important part of life as a treasury professional. But it’s crucial that we are using the right systems in the right ways.On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, guest Anshul Patni, Treasurer at Instacart, explains how you can prioritise technology that will work for you and get the best out of what you buy.Plus, he discusses his route into the industry and finding a new role during COVID all while looking after a young family. Anshul also provides expert advice for those new to treasury.Anshul’s first steps into finance came in India when he interned with Ernst & Young in 2007. He later moved on to Business Analyst and Financial Analyst roles at Triple Point Technology and Reval before entering treasury with Deloitte in 2012.He remained with Deloitte in various management roles, such as Manager of Global Treasury Advisory Services and Director of Treasury, until 2020.Anshul became Diebold Nixdorf’s Director of Treasury during the pandemic before returning to Deloitte as a Director in 2021. Now, Anshul holds the role of Treasurer at Instacart.Anshul Patni is a treasury leader focused on advising treasury and information technology executives on treasury and risk management, information security and banking technology. He has expertise in cash and liquidity management, treasury accounting, supporting treasury technology, program management and treasury payments.On the podcast we discussed…Why treasury pros should be flexible and versatileReviewing your technology needsAnshul’s journey into treasuryGetting the most out of your systemsThe importance of risk managementWhat Anshul looks for in new hiresYou can connect with Anshul Patni 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!

In this NEW monthly special episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards sits alongside the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice and Katie Hardie, who heads up our European desk to reflect back on the month just gone and what’s to come.  We would like to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to one of our great listeners of the show, Tom Balish who suggested doing more episodes on market updates and podcast news.So here we are! On the podcast we discuss…Recap of last month's podcast episodes: Episode 246: Interview with Lee-Ann Perkins and Joel Campbell at the AFP Conference in Philadelphia, discussing personal brandingEpisode 247: Interview with Patrick McCartan, Corporate Treasurer at Caterpillar Inc., discussing career development within a single companyEpisode 248: Revisited episode with Eddie Trahearn, discussing his career move from one role and company to anotherEpisode 249: Interview with Topi Jokiranta, CFO at Rettig Group, discussing the transition from Treasurer to CFOUpcoming podcast episodes in February:Interview with Anshul Patni, Treasurer of Instacart in the USInterview with Baris Gokalp, Treasury Director at Sisecam in TurkeyRevisited episode with Chris Corner, Interim Head of Treasurer at Kingfisher plc, discussing his career journeyInterview with Adam Richford, discussing his role evolution at Renewi     Segment on market updates featuring Craig discussing the state of the UK market, Katie discussing the European market, and the host Mike discussing the US market.Segment on conferences and webinars     Special focus on the salary survey in the treasury and finance industry.You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn.You can connect with Craig Perkins on LinkedInAre 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!

For some, treasury isn’t a lifelong career. It can be a springboard to a variety of different positions. And, on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, a previous guest tells us the story of how treasury set him up for his new role.We are joined by Topi Jokiranta, CFO of Rettig Group. He first featured on the show in 2019 and re-joins this update episode to tell us what he’s up to now.Topi shares some excellent tips, highlighting the emphasis on ownership in small treasury teams, the differences between working for public and private companies, and how he transitioned from Head of Group Treasury to CFO in 2021. Plus, he provides some superb advice on why treasurers should try new things.Topi Jokiranta, joined the firm in 2013. His previous roles at Rettig Group included Treasury Manager and Head of Group Treasury. Before Rettig Group, Topi worked internationally in various Treasury roles at Cadbury Plc, Diageo Plc, Tesco Plc and Carestream Health Inc.Topi holds an MBA from Aalto University Executive Education (Helsinki, Finland) and AMCT certificate from The Association of Corporate Treasurers (UK).On the podcast we discuss…Topi’s career to dateHow technology can support the future of treasuryPros and cons of working for a public and private companyWhy you should try new things in treasuryUpdates on his careerTopi’s transition from treasury to CFOYou can connect with Topi Jokiranta 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!

Building a strong, lasting treasury team can be challenging. But one man who has a lot of experience finding the right people is Eddie Trahearn, Head of Treasury at GB Bank.Eddie first came on The Treasury Career Corner in 2018 during his time with Belmont Green Finance and he joins the show again in this episode to discuss his career since.Eddie has a lot of expert advice for treasury professionals at all levels. He provides top tips on interview techniques, what he looks for in team members, how to hire a trustworthy team and much more.Eddie has over 13 years of treasury experience, from trading to the implementation of Bank standard processes and controls. Initially at Alliance & Leicester – for 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’s experience now covers bank and non-bank lenders, balance sheet management, structured funding, deposit funding, and liquidity and market risk management. Eddie has implemented a full treasury of the UK’s newest Bank, GB Bank, which specialises in supporting the SME property development sector through a range of products. On the podcast we discuss…Eddie’s first steps into treasuryHis switch to GB BankHiring a team you can really trustKeeping your eye out for new opportunitiesMaking good risk management decisionsTop tips for young treasurersYou can connect with Eddie Trahearn on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for newjob opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search forthe 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!