The Treasury Career Corner

In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast I’m joined by Séverine Le Blévennec, the Senior Director of the Honeywell Europe, Middle East and Africa Treasury team and global lead for Treasury Technology. We draw from her vast experience in the treasury world to uncover the secrets to her success and how treasury has changed over her career.Honeywell International Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate company that produces commercial and consumer products, engineering services and aerospace systems. Along with her team, Séverine supports over 460 affiliates in 55 countries and runs the in-house bank of the group.Since she joined Honeywell in ‘06 Séverine has been running its in-house bank and managing many treasury projects in the fields of cash management, cash investments, EU regulations compliance and lobbying, tax planning and M&A. Her kaizen spirit and strong appetite for technology has led her to steer Honeywell treasury’s transformation and digitalisation. In fact, in June '18 Séverine obtained her RPA Developer certificate and launched Honeywell Treasury Robotics initiative.Before she joined Honeywell, Séverine spent 7 years at GMAC European Treasury Centre where she was involved in all aspects of liability management: capital market programs, credit lines negotiation and documentation, securitisation transactions and innovative secured credit lines set up. The stellar work she’s done hasn’t gone unrecognised as Séverine’s been honoured by numerous international awards in the fields of cash and liquidity management, innovation and technology or treasury strategy. She's also a recognised voice of the industry and an acknowledged speaker in the fields of treasury regulations and innovation.Séverine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance (ICHEC), an EFFAS certification (European Federation of Financial Analysts) and is Six Sigma Green Belt.On the podcast we discussed…How Séverine first discovered treasuryHow the European market differs to the US marketWhat advice Séverine would give other Treasury Analysists looking to move up within a Treasury function or companyHow Séverine has embraced technologyWhere Séverine sees treasury developing in the futureWhat advice Séverine would give to others looking to follow a similar career path as herIf you would like to get in touch with Séverine, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn profile.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! 

Roger Aguilar, Assistant Treasurer and Head of the Treasury and Credit & Collections department at Oceaneering International Inc, joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss his seasoned career in Corporate Treasury and Banking. In this interview, we uncover what it was like for Roger to go from banking to treasury, his experience working in treasury in different regions and markets and what advice he would give to someone aspiring to follow a similar career path.Roger is a seasoned professional with international experience and a proven track record in Global Treasury and Corporate Banking. He has broad experience managing global treasury operations, financial risk management, debt and capital markets/corporate finance, rating agencies, credit and collections and much more.Previously, Roger was the Treasury Advisory at Deloitte, a multinational professional services network. Deloitte is a well-known and respected accounting organisation and is currently the world’s largest professional services network by revenue and number of professionals.In his current role as Assistant Treasurer at Oceaneering International Inc., Roger is the Head of the Treasury and Credit & Collections department, reporting to the Sr VP Tax and Treasury. His main responsibility is transforming the entire treasury function, which requires both strategic and tactical approaches with regular interaction with the senior management team.On the podcast we discussed…How Roger went from finance and banking to treasuryHow Roger de-risked the currency exposure in his previous treasury rolesRoger talks about his experience working in treasury in different regions and markets including Mexico, the U.S and the UKHow treasury differs in the pharmaceutical industry and technology industryWhy consulting involves so much travel and whether or not it’s worth itHow the future of treasury will likely develop and evolveRoger shares advice for those looking to follow a similar career pathIf you would like to get in touch with Roger, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.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 iTunes click here!

Treasury professional, Dimitris Damdimopoulos joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to share his story of how he came into treasury, scaled an impressive career and advice for aspiring treasurers who dream of mimicking his success.Dimitris is the Senior Treasury Analyst at Imperial Brands PLC in Bristol, UK. With a purpose to create something better for the world’s smokers, Imperial Brands PLC are focusing on strengthening their sustainability by delivering high quality products and moving away from solely working with tobacco products.Prior to joining Imperial Brands, Dimitris worked as the Cash Management Team Lead for Zalando SE, Berlin, Germany since 2018. He was responsible for cash management operations in a centralised Group Treasury function with 4 direct FTE’s and a reporting line to the Head of Group Treasury. A few of his main duties included liquidity forecasting, bank account management for the group’s legal entities in Europe, banking regulatory compliance, European cash pool implementation and management, cash management adviser on strategic Group initiatives and many more.Before joining Zalando, Dimitris worked as Head of Cash Management for TUI AG in Hannover, Germany. There, he was responsible for transitioning cash management operations, integrating systems and centralising reporting from UK to Germany. From his past experience, education and business skills, it’s clear that Dimitris has a proven track record in Global Treasury Cash and risk management experience with methodical attention to detail and a transformational leadership style.On the podcast we discussed…How Dimitris found his way to treasury after working for the British ArmyWhat it’s like to go from banking to corporate treasuryHow Dimitris launched his own catering taco truck businessDealing with challenges when it comes to relocating and working in treasury overseesThe two main areas of a well-versed treasury functionHow the future of treasury will be impacted by advancing technologyCareer advice for anyone about to take the first steps in their treasury careerThe importance of having a mentor to help build your experience and skillsIf you’d like to get in touch with Dimitris, head over to his LinkedIn profile.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 iTunes click here! 

On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Himanshu Kher, the Group Treasurer at LMAX Exchange. Backed by years of experience in banking and consulting, Himanshu shares his career journey and discusses some of treasury’s principal challenges and uncertainties through the years. LMAX Exchange Group (LMAX Exchange) is an award-winning global financial technology company that operates one global marketplace for FX – enabling transparency, open access and a level playing field for all market participants. LMAX Exchange is one of the fastest growing financial technology companies in the UK, with a solid presence and exchange infrastructure in all major FX markets around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Their unique vision for global FX trading is transforming the world’s largest financial market through transparent, fair, precise and consistent execution.LMAX Exchange operates a global exchange infrastructure with matching engines in London, New York, and Tokyo. The company’s institutional client base spans over 100 countries. Their unique, robust and scalable technology is at the core of LMAX Exchange. Continuously focusing their expertise on refining and improving trade matching technology, ensuring ultra-low latency, precise, consistent execution and transparent cost of trade for both the buy and sell-side.On the podcast we discussed…How Himanshu got into treasury How the financial market in Asia and specifically Hong Kong compares to the United KingdomWhat it was like for Himanshu to go from banking to consulting during the financial crisisWhy every Group Treasurer needs a supportive Chief Financial Officer An insight into the structure of the hybrid treasury team at LMAX ExchangeHow automated technology can help treasurers add even more value in their rolesWhether the uncertainty surrounding Brexit should be something to concern yourself with and whether it’s possible to plan for the unknownWhy you should get a treasury qualification if you want a long-term career in treasuryThe importance of being inquisitive, driven and pragmatic as a treasurerIf you would like to get in touch with Himanshu, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.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 this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, the tables have turned once again and I’m the one in the podcast guest seat! As you can imagine, it was very strange to be the one answering the questions for a change, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience nonetheless!To switch things up on the show, I decided to share my podcast with Richard Bostock, who is the mind behind Abeona, an advisory and execution business in the field of relocations, specifically within Europe. Abeona offer an end-to-end service for people and businesses considering a move abroad, whether temporarily or permanently.As the interviewee, I answered all of Richard’s questions and as he put it, we really “got under the skin of Mike Richards.” So, if you’re interested to find out more about me, the origins of The Treasury Recruitment Company and discover tips for hiring and securing a job role within treasury, tune in! In this episode I discuss the following…How the industry has evolved since I started The Treasury Recruitment Company over 20 years agoWhat difficulties I've encountered when trying to match candidates to positionsThe reality of how international the skills market is in the treasury industryWhether having a diverse team within treasury is much more productive than the alternativeWhether recruiting across borders improves your chances of finding the best candidateHow open treasury professionals are today when it comes to relocating for a job and how that has changed over the yearsWhat treasury hiring managers look for in a candidate who is not local and how that compares to local candidatesMy experience of when a work relocation went wrongThe challenges The Treasury Recruitment Company faced when opening its office in the USWhat it’s like being on both sides of the pondIf you would like to get in touch with Richard, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn ProfileOr if you want to find out more about Abeona and their services please view their website by clicking here or you can visit their LinkedIn page by clicking here.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...

In this extra special episode recorded live in London at the GTE Exchange in July, I interviewed not one, but three treasury professionals.   These highly talented individuals demonstrate exactly how contrasting one career path can be from another. They may hold similar roles but their journeys to success have been very different.   Something they do have in common though is they have valuable advice to share on how to succeed in treasury.   In this week’s show I interview: Matthew Norris - Assistant Group Treasurer at Petrofac Topi Jokiranta - Head of Group Treasury at Rettig Group Jason Spanos – Director, Treasury at Coca-Cola European Partners   We discussed… How they each got started in treasury How their treasury careers have progressed over time The importance of treasury qualifications The challenges faced during a takeover How to be a good coach and mentor and the advice they would give others in the same position Top tips for success in the treasury industry   If you’d like to get in touch with Matthew, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile If you’d like to get in touch with Topi, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile If you’d like to get in touch with Jason, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile   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! 

Building a career in treasury is something that many of us put years and years of hard work into to get to the position of our dreams. However, sometimes you can get thrown in the deep end at a very young age. This episode of the podcast is special as I’m joined by Markus Kede. Markus began his treasury career incredibly young and became a Group Treasurer at just 26! He has now been in the industry for ten years and talks to me about his career journey, the challenges he has faced and advice for those looking for similar success.   Markus Kede is the Director of Group Treasury and Insurance at H. Lundbeck A/S based in Denmark. Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in improving the quality of life of people living with brain diseases. Markus also worked as a Group Treasurer at Kwintet AB for five years. During his time there, Markus became the Group Treasurer and was tasked with maintaining normality whilst the company was under enormous financial pressure.   Markus has a degree in Science in Financial and Strategic Management as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He has had an incredibly varied and successful career at such a young age, with a huge amount of responsibility put on his shoulders. I am so excited for you all to hear Markus’ story, I hope that it may inspire your own careers in treasury.   On the podcast we discussed…   How Markus was promoted to Group Treasurer at 26 and the challenges he faced How Markus handled the pressure of being in such an important role at a young age The progression Markus has seen throughout his career so far Markus’ tips for being a treasurer in financially turbulent times Markus’ management style and what he looks for when recruiting Advice for other treasurers looking to follow his career path   If you’d like to get in touch with Markus, you can connect with him via 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 iTunes click here!

Treasury is such a fascinating career path to journey down, absolutely everyone has a different story of how they got there. In fact, you might not even know that it’s the career for you until you dive in! On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Julia Fordham, the Group Head of Treasury at Small World Financial Services. We cover her unexpected dive into the finance industry, her career journey and some amazing lessons she learnt along the way.Julia graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge with a BA (Hons) in Classics. She holds professional qualifications from the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Before moving into treasury, she had a background in commercial banking, having started her career at Barclays.  Julia has worked in financial services since graduating, and since the mid-nineties performed a variety of senior treasury management roles. Most recently with Old Mutual plc and prior to that at Morgan Stanley, where she was directly involved in crisis management during the crash of 2008. Julia is currently Group Head of Treasury at Small World Group, being the first person to hold this position. Small World Financial Services is one of the world’s leading and most trusted payment service providers offering a secure, fast and inexpensive way to send and receive money anywhere in the world.On the podcast, we discussed... How Julia went from studying Classics at Cambridge to starting a career in treasuryWhat experience she gained from the finance industry to springboard her into the treasury professionWhat it was like being a treasurer during the financial crisis in 2008Who Small World Financial Services are and what they doWhat the treasury industry was like when Julia first started and how it’s developed sinceJulia shares advice for people looking to follow a similar career path to herself  Click here to learn more about Julia’s interview with Jack Large on how to close a corporate treasury department down.If you’d like to get in touch with Julia, you can connect with her via 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 iTunes click here! 

On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, we have the amazing Cathy McGarry joining us to discuss changing technologies in the healthcare treasury industry and some top pieces of advice from her long and successful career.   Cathy McGarry is the Director of Finance and Treasury Operations for Northwestern Medicine, a premier academic health system in Chicago. Northwestern Medicine is ranked as one of the top hospital systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report.   Ms. McGarry has successfully led multiple system implementations throughout her career, resulting in numerous process improvements while following industry best practices. She has achieved many milestones throughout her 25 years of experience in healthcare finance. Cathy is a subject matter expert, specialising in the following areas: banking relationship management, revenue cycle initiatives, AP automation, ecommerce solutions, PCI Compliance, and M&A integrations.   Ms. McGarry received a master’s degree in Business Administration from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL and bachelor’s degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University. She is a recognised as a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). Cathy is also a member of the Association for Financial Professionals and Healthcare Financial Management Association nationally and locally. Ms. McGarry currently serves as President of Treasury Management Association of Chicago.   On the podcast we discussed…   How Cathy got started in Treasury What role treasury has in the healthcare industry and how this differs from other industries How treasury technology has evolved throughout the years What Cathy’s key to success is and what she is like as a treasury leader Career advice for Junior Treasury Analysts who want to further their career What Cathy has learnt from her MBA   If you would like to get in touch with Cathy, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn profile.   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 iTunes click here! 

We’ve reached the 60th episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast and to celebrate this milestone, I’ve decided to do something a little different. The tables have turned and I’m the one in the podcast guest seat!   In this episode, I share my interview with Amy Woods on The Content 10x Podcast. I appeared as a guest on Amy’s podcast to talk about the journey of The Treasury Career Corner podcast. Amy is very familiar with my story because her creative agency, Content 10x, have helped me launch, produce and promote the Treasury Career Corner podcast since the very first episode. Since then, the show has received over 10,000 downloads, something that I certainly didn't expect and am incredibly proud of. Thank you to each and every one of your who listen to the show, I appreciate it.   The podcast is enjoyed by many on a global scale, with each episode featuring a treasury professional who shares their story and offers valuable advice for others who want to develop their careers.  It was really nice to get the opportunity to reflect on the podcast – on what it’s achieved so far, how it’s impacted The Treasury Recruitment Company, and the treasury industry as a whole too.   In this episode we discussed…   Why and how I started The Treasury Career Corner podcast How the podcast has grown and developed, and how I led the way with podcasting in the treasury industry How the podcast has helped educate and inspire many individuals in the treasury industry Challenges faced – including how to reach people who don’t listen to podcasts How Content 10x repurposes each podcast episode, helping us to extend our reach and share our message with a wider audience How the podcast has opened many doors for The Treasury Recruitment Company; including more clients, growth of our US business, speaking opportunities at treasury events…and more The personal benefits to me of becoming a podcaster   If you want to find out more about Amy and Content 10x click here.   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!