The Treasury Career Corner

Do you want to know how to build a successful career in treasury? Then you’re in luck. We’ve had a look back through our archives to bring you this informative episode full of actionable tips on how to progress in your career. With over 20 years rising through the ranks in the same company, it’s safe to say that Paul Miseré, the Senior Treasury Director at Medtronic, knows a thing or two about getting ahead.Drawing from his wealth of experience, Paul takes us through his career and the strategies he used to forge ahead.Paul joined Medtronic back in 2002 and has worked his way up from being fresh-faced in the industry to being Senior Treasury Director today.Founded in 1949, Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company committed to improving lives through its medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since beginning 60 years ago, their mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, they operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.On the podcast we discussed…How Paul got his start with MedtronicHow Paul handled his first leadership roleLessons from how Paul manages his team membersPaul’s take on formal training vs. on the job trainingPaul’s approach to staying innovative after working for one organisation for 20 yearsWhat key developments Paul sees in the future of treasuryHow Medtronic measures successPaul’s advice for people looking to progress in treasuryHow the pandemic has affected Paul’s day-to-dayHow Paul has evolved since taking on a higher roleYou can connect with Paul 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!

Do you want to take your treasury career to new heights? If so, this is the episode for you! We went back into our archive to bring you one of our all-time favourite episodes of the podcast featuring VP and Treasurer of Dow Inc., Gary McGuire.Gary leads a global team of over 100 treasury professionals managing all aspects of Dow’s finances which include Funding, Operations, Planning, Customer Financial Services, Insurance, Pension, Financial Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Real Estate, and Enterprise Wide Risk Management.Gary joined Dow Canada in 1988 as a Materials Management Analyst in Sarnia, Ontario and later moved to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. He held several positions in Materials Management before joining the Treasury group of Dow Canada in Sarnia, Ontario. Gary is President and CEO of Liana Limited and Dorinco Reinsurance Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow), in addition to serving on the boards of both companies.  He is chairman of Dow’s Investment Committee, and also a member of the Liana Finance Committee and Dow’s Benefits Governance Finance Committee (BGFC).As you can see, Gary has accomplished many great things throughout his career and openly shares his experiences and tips with us on The Treasury Career Corner podcast.If you want to keep climbing the treasury career ladder, Gary’s words of wisdom will help you get there!On the podcast we discussed…How Gary first got started in treasuryHow Gary progressed up the career ladder to his current VP positionImportant lessons from Gary’s time away from DowA look at how to integrate pension into treasuryHow Gary’s responsibilities grew the further he climbed up the career ladderPossible challenges treasurers face in similar companies to DowGary shares his predictions for the future of treasuryThe importance of leveraging bank relationshipsHow to stand out from other candidates seeking the same treasury roles as youAre 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!

The labour market is changing fast, and with it, the idea of what competencies and skills employees require to thrive. Vice President and Head of Treasury and Tax at the Functional Center of Excellence in Equinor ASA, Tor Stian Kjøllesdal, believes that we’re moving away from simply assigning roles to anyone who’s qualified to actually delegating responsibilities based on people’s competencies.He joins the Treasury Career Corner to discuss what it takes to bring out the best in employees, team members, and leaders. He also shares some insights into how Equinor ASA plans to “utilise competency and capacity in a more efficient manner.”Tor Stian is responsible for all shared services deliveries within Treasury and Tax. The area is also the resource pool for all Treasury and Tax professionals working across the company. Before taking the role in June last year, Tor Stian has had several leadership positions within Treasury and Cash Management in Equinor. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Equinor is an international energy company formerly called Statoil.They have approximately 21,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind, and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. As the largest operator in Norway, they are among the world’s largest offshore operators and a growing force in renewables. They are the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf and have substantial international activities. Engaged in exploration, development, and production of oil and gas, as well as wind and solar power, they also sell crude oil and are a major supplier of natural gas, with activities in processing, refining, and trading. Their activities are managed through eight business areas, staff and support divisions, and they have operations in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania, and Norway.On the podcast we discussed…How Tor Stian transitioned from football to treasuryHow sports values helped Tor Stian in his treasury careerWhy creating an atmosphere of trust is vital for leadersThe importance of embracing innovationHow Tor Stian approaches leadershipWhy focusing on competency worksTor Stian’s advice to anyone building a treasury careerYou can connect with Tor Stian 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!

Getting to the top of your field isn’t just about a bit of elbow grease. You need a good strategy. A strategy can help you harness your strongest capabilities and channel them into achieving both long and short-term treasury career goals. Stephanie O’Leary, the former Vice President of Treasury & Risk Management at Indigo Ag., joins this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to share snippets from her successful treasury journey. She also delves into the strategic nature of treasury and why it’s important to embrace that wholly as you build your career.Stephanie is a trusted advisor to senior leaders and has been successful at providing vision and leadership for high-performance finance organisations. She combines over 25 years of in-depth technical expertise across the financial services industry with the recognised ability to think strategically, drive results, and reduce risks. Most recently, Stephanie was the first Treasurer for a unicorn "ag-tech" start-up, Indigo Ag, where she built the global Treasury and Risk Management infrastructure and secured a first-in-market IP insurance-backed credit facility in excess of $100M. Prior to Indigo, Stephanie spent 13 years at WellingtonManagement in the finance function, with promotions to Managing Director & Treasurer. She led their debt raising and capital structuring efforts, secured and maintained their S&P rating, developed and implemented a corporate investment portfolio, and oversaw insurance risk management. Her background also includes roles as a divisional CFO for AIG, a management consultant in the financial institutions group at A.T. Kearney, and a bank examiner for the FDIC. Stephanie holds an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an AB in English cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross. On the podcast we discussed…How Stephanie discovered the world of finance and treasuryWhat Stephanie found appealing about treasuryStephanie’s treasury ethosWhy treasury is more strategic than other business functionsWhy execution and delivery are important in a treasury careerStephanie’s advice to aspiring treasurersYou can connect with Stephanie 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!

Where do you see your career in the next five years? This is a question that many have a rehearsed answer to in their heads. Some have even learned to answer quite creatively. But when it comes down to the nitty-gritty and the ever-changing landscape of treasury, the path towards career longevity can be a bumpy one. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Rando Bruns, the Group Treasurer at Merck KGaA, shares some of the principles he’s stuck to that have contributed to his impressive treasury career. He gives some background on his time at Merck and how he learned to think long-term and hone in on core processes that have contributed to their organisational longevity.Founded in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. As a vibrant science and technology company, they believe in science as a force for good, and they aim to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every day.Merck's passion for science and technology is what drives its 58,000 employees in 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live.On the podcast we discussed…What inspired Rando’s move from banking to treasuryHow Rando’s banking experience fed into his treasury roleThe difference between the 90s and modern-day treasuryThe benefit of more global and diverse rolesWhy Rando has worked with Merck for 17 yearsWhat Rando looks for in new hiresRando’s advice for treasury professionals at all stagesYou can connect with Rando Bruns 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 is an ever-changing industry. As such, it always needs dynamic, proactive people who are willing to learn and grow. According to this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest, this has been the key to succeeding in this career. Andrew Hawes, the Group Treasurer at Innospec Inc, explains that you need to learn as much as possible about your role, about the business, and about the people around you to climb ahead in your career.Andrew’s held multiple roles in treasury, including Group Treasurer at Brammer Group, Group Treasury Manager at Speedy Hire PLC, and Pensions & Treasury Analyst at Renold PLC. Innospec Inc. is a global chemical company with manufacturing, research centres, and operations in 24 countries. The company provides chemicals, additives, and formulations for markets including agrochemicals, construction, fuel additives, home care, metal extraction, oilfield, personal care, polymers, and waxes. Innospec Inc. currently employs approximately 1,900 talented professionals globally.On the podcast we discussed…How Andrew moved from accounting to a treasury careerHow Andrew’s career was affected by the 2008 financial crisis Why the key to success is always learning and being proactiveWhy soft skills are so important in treasuryAndrew’s tips for new treasurers You can connect with Andrew 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!

A long career is never 100% fun and games. There are plenty of hurdles to jump over, lessons to be learned, and experience gathered along the way. Rob Farrow, the General Manager of Corporate Treasury at SABIC, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to share some of the key lessons he learned during the course of his 40-year treasury career. With a wealth of experience spanning over several continents, it’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two.Rob has worked in global treasury and finance leadership for companies such as Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Alghanim Industries (Kuwait) and most recently as VP Treasury and Business Strategy for Itron Inc. in Spokane, Washington. While in his various roles, his work has included responsibilities for P&L delivery, debt and equity funding, project finance, cash management, FX commodity and interest rate management, collections, M&A, business strategy and insurance.  SABIC is a global leader in chemicals headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient to helping conserve the world’s water supply and enabling colourful smartphone cases, they find solutions to the challenges of today to help their customers achieve their ambitions and build a better tomorrow.The company has more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries. They equally have significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, North-East Asia, and Southeast Asia.On the podcast we discussed…How Rob got his start in treasuryThe importance of being open to help and adviceWhat Rob learned in his early years as a treasurerHow Rob and his different teams braced challenges in treasuryWhy it’s important to level up your skillsHow Rob manages his global team in the midst of the pandemicRob’s take on the biggest shifts and changes in treasuryRob’s advice to aspiring and current treasurersYou can connect with Rob 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!

Of all the tools and skills you need under your belt for a career in treasury, networking might be the most important. Networking can help you learn and grow in your field, find new opportunities, solve problems, and also improve open communication across teams.Alan Goldblatt, Vice President, Treasurer Farmer Mac, joined this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk more about it.Since August 2020, Alan has led the debt capital markets team covering areas of debt funding, liquidity investments, and asset/liability management. Prior to joining Farmer Mac, Alan served as VP of Finance and Treasurer at Blackboard Inc., a leading global education technology firm. While at Blackboard, Alan held leadership roles in Capital Markets, Investor Relations, Payments Processing, Treasury Operations, and Mergers & Acquisitions. In addition, Alan served as Assistant Treasurer at TerraForm Power and Senior Policy Advisor for Capital Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with a focus on housing finance reform. He also served as VP of Finance at Fannie Mae, Treasurer at American Management Systems (now CGI Corp), and Financial Risk Manager at Mobil Oil (now ExxonMobil). Alan is a licensed CPA and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) is a stockholder-owned, government-sponsored enterprise or "GSE" created by Congress to improve the availability of long-term credit for America's farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, businesses, and communities. Farmer Mac accomplishes this public policy mission by providing a secondary market for qualified agricultural mortgage loans, rural housing mortgage loans, rural utilities loans, and the guaranteed portions of agricultural and rural development loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.On the podcast we discussed…Alan’s background in finance and treasuryThe differences between working at private firms and government entities How treasurers help a wider business’ needsWhy treasurers need to be proactive and prepared for the futureWhy networking is one of the most important parts of a treasury careerHow open dialogue across teams can help problem-solvingYou can connect with Alan Goldblatt 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!

There’s never been a better time to embrace the dynamic nature of the field of treasury.However, this Treasury Career Corner guest has specific ideas when it comes to the areas where change needs to be embraced more.Adesola Orimalade, the Director of Treasury at Kiwi.com, joins this episode to discuss the importance of being more intentional about the future of treasury as well as the need to embrace diversity in terms of skills and personnel.Before landing his role at Kiwi.com, Adesola worked in the banking industry where he got his first taste of what treasury entails. While moving to the UK required him to start his career from scratch, he climbed through the ranks working at organisations like the Bank of America, the Hogg Robinson Group and Orsted Limited. Adesola is also a published author and motivational speaker.Founded in 2012, Kiwi.com is an online search engine allowing users to combine transportation from non-cooperating carriers. Self-connect travel itineraries allow users to combine flights and ground transportation from over 800 carriers.In October 2017, Kiwi.com was named the fastest-growing technology company in Central Europe by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Central Europe in the Rising Star category. Just a year later, in June 2018, Kiwi.com was named best Czech start-up by Forbes Magazine second year in a row.In November 2019, the company announced a change in its vision to become the first Virtual Global Supercarrier and won the People’s Choice Award at the Phocuswright Conference in Miami.On the podcast, we discussed…How Adesola transitioned into treasuryWhy building a diverse portfolio is beneficialHow he built his career twiceWhy building relationships with team members is vitalThe importance of creating an awareness of treasury as a careerAdesola’s top advice for treasury professionalsYou can connect with Adesola 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!

It’s been a tough couple of years across all industries due to the pandemic. Perhaps even more so for treasury since that’s where the “cash” is concentrated.In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Stuart Gray, the Director of Group Treasury & Corporate Finance at NATS, takes us through the effects of various global crises on treasury.Stuart previously held various financial roles in organisations such as HSBC Bank and PWC. Additionally, he holds an AMCT qualification and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.Established in 1962, NATS is at the forefront of Air Navigation Services in the UK. Each year, the organisation handles over 2.5 million flights across the UK airspace and the North Atlantic. They provide air traffic services to 14 airports in the UK, including Gibraltar and work in partnership with the UK military, airports, airlines, aviation authorities and governments in over 30 countries to provide and deliver a quality service and operation in aerodrome, engineering, data and consultancy.On the podcast we discussed…How an interest in hockey led to Stuart’s start in financial services (and eventually, treasury)How Stuart’s team handled challenges due to 9/11 and COVIDThe challenges Stuart foresees in treasuryHow Stuart’s team maintained their relationship with banks amidst the crisesThe importance of curiosity and ambition You can connect with Stuart 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!