The Treasury Career Corner

Many of you may be interested in pursuing a career within the Treasury industry, so I thought who better to have on the show than Gregg Koser, Treasurer at Vanquis Bank.   Gregg is an experienced Group Treasurer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry mostly within large multi-nationals, including VC-funded entities, and he has extensive skills in Banking, Funding, Accounting and FX Risk Management. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business with a BSc in Finance and an MBA from Richmond College, London.   He currently works as Treasurer at Vanquis Bank, which is a subsidiary of the Provident Financial Group, a lender established in 1880 with a history of operating in the home credit market. They were established as the credit card issuing arm of the Provident Financial Group in 2002. Over the past 16 years, they have grown from a business run by only two people, to a thriving bank with over 1,600 colleagues in three locations across the UK in London, Chatham and Bradford.   On the podcast we discussed:   An insight into Gregg’s previous roles at companies such as Vantico, LCH Clearnet, Experis, Markadis Ltd and Wonga What it was like for Gregg to transition from corporate to financial services Gregg’s existing role as Treasurer at Vanquis and why he enjoys working there Dealing with the pressures of being FCA or PRA regulates on his role as a Treasurer The ways that Treasury has become much more strategic over recent years The evolution of Treasury from being a “back office operation” to one of the main bloodlines of any business How to improve your chances of getting a job within Treasury that pays up to £100k and above What Gregg looks for when recruiting The importance of being self-sufficient if you want to pursue a successful Treasury career Why written and oral communication skills are vital in Treasury How Gregg assesses candidate’s resilience when interviewing potential new employees Finding the value and lesson in every failure and why it’s important to learn from your mistakes How to craft an ‘elevator pitch’ employers can’t say no to Gregg’s prediction for the future of the Treasury industry in relation to Brexit Gregg shares his advice for someone seeking employment in Treasury   Would you like to get in touch with Gregg? 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 GIVE US A RATING HERE  

We’ve reached the final segment of our five-part mini-series here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I share the audio extraction from my speech at this year’s ACTA event.   The ACTA (The Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is the national treasury association in Austria. The organisation was founded in 2017 and consists of more than 100 members from over 50 corporate groups.   I’m a huge advocate for the ACTA for multiple reasons. For one thing, they help to promote the treasury profession, which is always a good thing. Secondly, they support the professional development of treasurers from around the world and by hosting fantastic events like this one, they help to generate more networking opportunities for its members.   In this podcast episode, I talk about the power of marginal gains and how you can change your life and career by making small, 1% changes.   On the podcast, you’ll learn about:   An insight into the aggregation of marginal gains principle The benefits of making small, but powerful improvements in everything you do How to start making 1% changes in your everyday life and career Why treasury professionals need a mentor Setting goals and defining stepping stones to reach them Developing your treasury skillset The importance of reviewing your LinkedIn profile Why you need to craft an effective elevator pitch   Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner!   To find out more click here.   Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

I’m thrilled to introduce you all to my special guest on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Eddie Trahearn, Director of Treasury at Belmont Green Finance Limited. Based in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, Belmont Green Finance Limited is a team of experienced mortgage professionals who created Vida Homeloans, a new residential and buy to let mortgage lender which has now distributed over £1bn its products exclusively via intermediaries.   Eddie has over 13 years of Treasury experience from trading through to implementation of Bank standard processes and controls. Initially at Alliance & Leicester through 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 has recently been appointed to redesign and implement a Bank grade regulatory compliant treasury function as Belmont Green Finance look to diversify its funding structure and bring increased risk management capabilities across the enterprise.   My conversation with Eddie has been one of my favourites on the podcast. We talk about the details of his past and existing roles within treasury, and he offers a unique insight into what it takes to smash a treasury job interview. I highly recommend you tune into this episode if you’re interested in pursuing a career within treasury and you want to brush up on your interview skills!   On the podcast we discussed…   A brief overview of Eddie’s career history and how he got into treasury Why treasury functions were once seen as profit centres in financial services The importance of having an open line of communication between the treasury department and other divisions of the organisation What qualities and skills Eddie looks for when recruiting Tips for building a high-performing treasury team The benefits of implementing systems within treasury Why every treasury department needs to employ highly skilled people who can think strategically to make very good risk management decisions The concept that to be a good treasurer, you need to be that “sponge” between the board, the executives and the rest of the team An insight into Eddie’s current role as Director of Treasury at Belmont Green Finance How qualifications can hinder your thinking process in a start-up environment The importance of having the right personality traits to succeed within treasury Advice for crafting the perfect CV Eddie talks about where he sees Treasury going in the future Eddie shares advice for anyone seeking a new job role in treasury Much more!   If you’d like to get in touch with Eddie, you can reach out to 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 GIVE US A RATING HERE  

This episode of the podcast reveals part four of my recent speech at the ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association). I fully support all of the hard work that ACTA is doing to promote the treasury profession, and I was more than happy to take the stage at this year’s event.   In this podcast episode, I explore the latest treasury market news and share some interesting highlights from the salary survey. If you’ve ever wondered how your existing salary measures up against other treasury professions, I highly recommend you take a few minutes out of your day to tune into this episode of the show.   On this podcast, you’ll learn about:   The current state of the treasury market How the political landscape impacts treasury recruitment activity An insight into the vibrant junior treasury recruitment market What most senior level treasury roles are looking for regarding specific skills and qualifications, etc. How the role of treasurers has changed and evolved over recent years Latest updates in treasury market news and views Salary insights according to recent results from the salary survey What makes treasury professionals happy/unhappy in their roles How Brexit has affected the treasury recruitment market The impact new technologies will have on the roles of treasury professionals   Would you like to take part in our Global Treasury Salary Survey? As a special thank you for taking part, you’ll receive a full salary survey results for FREE! Take part in the survey at treasurysalary.com   Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner!   Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!   For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/ 

We’ve got another exciting episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast ready for you to dive into and in this episode, I’m joined by Dean Byrne, the Group Treasurer at JLT Group.   JLT Group (Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc) is a British multinational corporation that has its headquarters in London, England. It provides insurance, reinsurance, employment benefits advice and brokerage services, and it is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.   Dean is a career-long treasurer with experience in a number of sectors including manufacturing, shipping, logistics, and financial services. He has particular experience of treasury department start-up situations, management of bank relationships, including significant funding and refinancing and the structuring and implementation of currency risk and global cash management programmes.    He has also worked closely with various tax departments in the structuring and implementation of international tax structures. Additional experience includes the review and restructuring of group insurance and risk control programmes including the management of group insurance brokers.    On the podcast we discussed…   How Dean got started in Treasury at The London Clearing House A behind-the-scenes look into Dean’s various treasury roles throughout his career including Chloride Group plc, moving to EAC Container Lines as Divisional Treasurer and working as Group Treasurer at Kidde plc, etc. Why Treasury should be viewed less as an isolated function and more like a support system to the business that can add real value An insight into Dean’s current role as Group Treasurer at JLT How JLT attracts new people to the business Challenges that the recruitment team at JLT faces when trying to attract the right people to the team The ideal “work ethos” of a candidate pursuing a treasury role with JLT and similar companies Dean shares his views on where he sees the treasury industry going next Dean’s advice for people who want to follow his career path/success The importance of patience when searching for the right treasury role The benefits of having a broad skills base and flexibility rather than narrow specialisms Much more!   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 GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re continuing our five-part series here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I share the recording from my recent speech at this year’s ACTA event. In part three, I explore why you need to network effectively and build your personal brand. The ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is a not-for-profit organisation of more than 100 members from more than 50 corporate groups. The association helps to promote the treasury profession and offers support to the professional development of treasurers from around the globe. I was honoured that they invited me to speak to an audience of treasury professionals. It was an unforgettable experience. If you want to develop your own personal brand and learn how you can start networking more effectively in the “real world”, this is the podcast episode for you! Find out about: Why you need to build and protect your personal brand How to create a personal brand Tools you can use to help promote your personal brand Why you need to be careful about what you post online and what others post about you Determining your core values as a person and using them as the foundation of your personal brand The importance of consistency Why you need to network effectively and have an elevator pitch Tips for networking in the “real world” Whether or not you should bother with a LinkedIn profile if you’re not looking for a new job   Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! To explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

On this episode of the podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Irene Atkins, the Head of Treasury at ASOS.com. Irene previously worked as the Global Treasury Consulting Manager at EDS for almost ten years before working as Head of Global Cash Management at Travelex. She then accepted the role of Head of Group Treasury at Specsavers before joining the team at ASOS. ASOS is a global fashion retailer with over 85,000 product lines across womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty. Founded in 2000 in London, the company is primarily aimed at young adults with over 4,500 new product lines being introduced each week. As the fastest growing online retailer, they are continually striving to push boundaries and drive the business even further forward. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Irene, where we talked about how she built her impressive career in treasury and where she sees both herself and the treasury profession going next. We also dived into the challenges she faces in her current position and what the next step will be for her and ASOS as they continue to grow. On the podcast we discussed… How Irene built her treasury career How technology has impacted the evolution of treasury over the last 20 years Why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions The importance of clarity and understanding of your treasury role Transferring skillsets from one position to another Developing a treasury team and delegating tasks that can help others build their treasury careers Personal development and improving leadership skills How treasury has evolved into a business partner and advisory centre An insight into Irene’s existing role as Head of Treasury at ASOS How Irene has helped “future proof” the business Why a candidate’s work ethos and attitude are so important when it comes to working in the treasury industry Challenges that the treasury industry has faced in the past Why you need to take control of your own career development Irene’s advice for people who want to pursue a career in treasury Much, much more!   If you’d like to get in touch with Irene, you can reach out to 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 GIVE US A RATING HERE

In this episode, you’ll get to hear part two of my recent speech at the ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association). The ACTA is an organisation that I’m very passionate about because not only does it aim to promote the treasury profession, but it also helps support the professional development of treasurers worldwide.   This episode focuses on why qualifications is a key differentiator for anyone working in treasury and why it’s vital that treasury professions continue to develop their treasury skills and keep learning.   I hope you find a lot of value from this episode and it inspires you to keep working on improving yourself, your skills and your career.   On this podcast, you’ll learn about: Why qualifications are so important to achieve a successful career in treasury The importance of developing your treasury skills How to stay ahead of change by continuing your pursuit of knowledge The difference between a business mentor and a coach Why you need a business mentor or a professional coach Transitioning from having a mentor to seeking out an appropriate coach that can help move your career forward Much more!   Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner!   Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!   For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/ 

On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group.   Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Anglian Venture Holdings is the investment and management vehicle responsible for the Anglian Water Group’s commercial businesses across the UK and Ireland, with over £100 million invested to date. These businesses have a combined turnover in excess of £500 million and offer customers a wealth of expertise in the water industry and infrastructure related sectors.   As the company’s Group Treasurer, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibility is to raise group debt, debt and bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies.   Jane and I had an interesting discussion about her experience in treasury, her current role with Anglian Water Group and where she sees the future of the treasury industry going next. It’s a fantastic episode and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a treasury career.   On the podcast we discussed…   Jane’s career journey from working in commercial banking to obtaining her existing role as a Group Treasurer How Jane’s role has changed since her early days working with Anglian Water Group Managing debt for a private ownership company Vs. a public ownership company Working and managing different treasury regulations from multiple sources The importance of treasury qualifications to better understand the treasury industry How the treasury department and its systems have adapted over the years An insight into Anglian Water Group’s relationship with the US private placement market What Jane looks for when recruiting candidates to fill treasury positions within the organisation Why the ACT and FCT are so important to have on your CV Jane’s prediction for the future of treasury Advice for aspiring treasury professionals who want to pursue a treasury career Much more!   You can get in touch with Jane by reaching out to her through LinkedIn profile. You can also learn more about Anglian Water Group over on their website.    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.    If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This episode of the podcast explores the importance of continuing to invest in your Treasury career, no matter how far up you are on the career ladder. The audio for this podcast episode has been taken from my recent talk at the ACTA, where I talked to an audience of treasury professionals about the importance of investing in their treasury careers. The ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association) is a not-for-profit organisation of more than 100 members from more than 50 corporate groups. The organisation aims to promote the treasury profession, support the professional development of treasurers and generate networking opportunities for members. I really enjoyed my time at the ACTA this year, and I was fortunate enough to meet a lot of like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about the treasury industry as myself. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode and it helps you to see why now is the time to start investing in your treasury career. On this podcast, you’ll learn about: Why investing in your treasury career is so important The benefits of career planning and goal setting as an aspiring treasurer The five stepping stones to finding career success within treasury Understanding that it’s your responsibility to make a pro-active choice about your career investment plan When you should start looking for your next job How to take charge of your career and your present role The value and benefits of utilising LinkedIn to further your career How to assess your current position and define your strengths and weaknesses Understanding that you need to evolve and practice a positive attitude Much more!  Are you enjoying the podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! For more information and to explore other podcast episodes, go to treasurycareercorner.com/