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The Treasury Career Corner

Mike Richardstreasuryrecruitment.com
In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?
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Episodes

How Tradeweb Enhanced Its Treasury Team with Tech - No Expansion Required

Can you radically modernize a treasury function without expanding your team? Ashley Serrao of Tradeweb Markets reveals exactly how he leveraged technology to do just that – driving strategic impact and boosting returns while keeping his team lean. In this episode, host Mike Richards is joined by Ashley Serrao , Managing Director, Head of Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations at Tradeweb Markets , a global leader in electronic fixed income trading. Ashley sits on Tradeweb’s Executive Committ...

Jul 01, 202540 minEp. 386

Why You Need a Personal Brand in Treasury (Whether You Like It or Not)

In a world where visibility means opportunity, your personal brand is no longer optional - it’s essential. In this episode, discover why treasury professionals can no longer afford to stay silent online, and how building a strategic LinkedIn presence can future-proof your career, attract opportunities, and showcase the value you bring - even if you're not actively looking for a new role. This special episode features Mike Richards , CEO and Joe Grabowski , Executive Consultant for US Treasury fr...

Jun 24, 202540 minEp. 385

How Saying Yes Built a 30-Year Career in Treasury

In this insightful episode, Tom Hendry , SVP and Treasurer at New York Life Insurance Company , shares how embracing diverse roles and challenges throughout his career helped him become a strategic finance leader. Discover how saying “yes” to opportunity, embracing turbulence, and building business acumen turned treasury from a cost center into a driver of value. Tom Hendry is the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at New York Life Insurance Company, one of the largest and most respected mutual...

Jun 17, 202536 minEp. 384

Why Corporate Treasury Needs to Be a Career Choice, Not Just a Happy Accident

What does it really take to build a successful career in treasury? In this candid and insightful episode recorded live at TEXPO, three accomplished treasury leaders share the surprising, unconventional journeys that led them to the top of their field. From early jobs in fast food and consulting to navigating corporate restructures and capital markets, their stories reveal how curiosity, adaptability, and mentorship shaped their careers. You’ll hear real-world insights on raising treasury’s profi...

Jun 10, 202559 minEp. 383

Treasury Trading to Smelting Furnaces – A Treasurer’s Journey Into Industry

What does it take to transform from a market trader to a strategic corporate treasurer? Erik Hultman the Group Treasurer at Elcowire shares his journey and hard-earned insights on building treasury functions from scratch, influencing corporate strategy, and mastering financial risk in the commodities sector. Erik is the Group Treasurer at Elcowire, a leading European manufacturer of copper and aluminum wire products. With a background in trading and banking, Erik has built and led treasury opera...

Jun 10, 202520 minEp. 382

Building Treasury Careers - How Houston’s Top Treasurers Make Themselves and Their Teams Visible

What does it take to thrive as a treasury leader in today’s complex business environment? In this engaging panel discussion recorded LIVE at our recent event in Houston, we bring together three powerhouse treasury professionals - Brook Ballard , Jordan Timberlake , and Fred Schacknies - who pull back the curtain on their careers, leadership philosophies, and the real-world challenges they’ve faced. In this episode you’ll hear how they transitioned from banking and early finance roles into strate...

Jun 03, 202548 minEp. 381

How AFP and Its New CEO Pat Culkin Are Equipping Treasury Professionals for the Future

What does it take to transform a treasury-focused organization into a global powerhouse for finance professionals? In this episode, Pat Culkin , the incoming CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), shares his fascinating career journey and insights on the evolving role of treasury in today's business landscape. Pat Culkin is the Executive Vice President and incoming President and CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP). With over two decades of experience at the or...

May 27, 202551 minEp. 380

“Think Like an Owner" Is the Best Career Advice I Ever Got

Frank Melaccio , Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey , reveals how this mindset propelled his career from banking to executive leadership - and why it could do the same for you. Frank Melaccio is Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, one of the United States’ largest and oldest health insurers. With a career spanning banking, Big Four consulting, and health insurance, Frank brings a wealth of i...

May 20, 202540 minEp. 379

How To Build and Scale Treasury to Support Growth and Gain Stakeholder Buy-In

From building a treasury team from scratch with just a laptop to managing billions in assets and navigating four major corporate deals. This week on the podcast treasury leader Mike Tackley reveals what it really takes to scale treasury functions that drive business growth, earn stakeholder trust, and withstand economic turbulence. Mike Tackley , an experienced finance leader and most recently the Group Treasurer at Harbour Energy, shares the unconventional path that led him from night school an...

May 13, 202538 minEp. 378

From a Blank Sheet: How to Set Up a Treasury Function from Scratch and Lead with Confidence

What does it take to rise through the ranks in treasury - from debt collection to leading the treasury function of a global engineering group? In this episode, we dive into the real, unfiltered treasury career journey of Emma Hayward , Group Treasurer of Dowlais Group plc , covering everything from early uncertainty to leading high-stakes corporate transformations. This week on the Treasury Career Corner, host Mike Richards sits down with Emma Hayward , Group Treasurer of Dowlais Group plc , a g...

May 06, 202539 minEp. 377

From Cash to Collaboration: How Treasurers Can Transform Through Peer Learning and Partnership

Is the treasury function still confined to risk management and cash preservation? Not anymore. In this weeks’ episode with returning guest Joseph Neu , Founder and CEO of NeuGroup , we discover how the role of corporate treasury is undergoing a radical transformation. Treasury is stepping out of the back office and into a strategic spotlight - enabling profit, shaping business decisions, and influencing the future of finance. Learn what it really takes to evolve from technical operator to strate...

Apr 29, 202540 minEp. 376

What Managing $20B in Crisis Liquidity Taught Me - and What Every Treasury Professional Should Know

What do you get when a classically trained percussionist trades the concert hall for the corporate boardroom? In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Evan Bertrand from performing orchestral music to leading treasury and investor relations at major corporations during times of crisis, growth, and transformation. This is an inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and the real-world impact of finance at the highest level. Evan Bertrand is the Director of Investor Relations at ...

Apr 22, 202537 minEp. 375

The Treasury Playbook: Centralize Cash, Scale Globally, and Build a Function That Delivers

Looking to grow your treasury career or boost your qualifications? We’ve partnered with the AFP to offer $150 off both your CTP or FP&A study and exam registration – yes, that’s $150 off each! Plus, we’ve got $150 off your AFP Boston 2024 conference ticket too. 👉 Grab all the discount codes and details here: https://TreasuryRecruitment.com/Partners/ ---- What happens when a seasoned finance professional is tasked with creating a treasury function from scratch? In this episode, Richard Abiga...

Apr 15, 202537 minEp. 374

How Treasury Drives Business Growth Through Relationships, Risk Strategy, and Resilience

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Apr 08, 202539 minEp. 373

Visibility, Voice and Leadership: Treasury Career Lessons from Victoria’s Secret, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Horizon BCBS

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 372

Zero-Touch Treasury at Duracell: Simplifying Global Finance, Managing Cash, and Navigating Change

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Mar 25, 202542 minEp. 371

Be the CEO of Your Own Treasury Career: Lessons in Leadership and Growth

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Mar 18, 202537 minEp. 370

From Public Finance to Higher Ed: How the Aguayo Brothers Manage Treasury Risks and Challenges

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Mar 11, 202559 minEp. 369

How Treasurers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes and Master Risk, Hedging, and Liquidity Strategies

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Mar 04, 202541 minEp. 368

Why Lifelong Learning is the Key to Treasury Career Success

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Feb 25, 202546 minEp. 367

How Taking Calculated Risks and Strategic Moves Created a World-Class Treasury Career

In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Meredith Vance , Senior Vice President and Treasurer at NTT Data Americas, Inc. , a global innovator of business and technology services. From discovering treasury by chance to building a world-class treasury function from the ground up, Meredith shares how taking calculated risks and making strategic career moves have shaped her into a leading treasury professional. With over 25 years of experience in ...

Feb 18, 202536 minEp. 366

Revolutionizing Treasury Practices: From Traditional Roles to Technology Integration

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Feb 11, 202552 minEp. 365

How Global Treasury Teams Evolve: Lessons from Intel and Twilio

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Feb 04, 202532 minEp. 364

Strategic Insights and Leadership Lessons from the Treasurers of Porsche and Tesco

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Jan 28, 20251 hrEp. 363

How Decentralized Growth and Centralized Treasury Drive Global Success Across 21 Countries

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Jan 21, 202532 minEp. 362

Building Resilient Treasury Teams: How to Lead Across Cultures and Industries with Garry Murphy

Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment...

Jan 14, 202533 minEp. 361

From Manual to Automated: Practical Lessons for Transforming Treasury Operations with Tim Husnik

Are You Getting Paid Enough? - Take Part in Our Global Treasury Survey to Find Out! Discover where you stand with our confidential Global Treasury Salary Survey. It takes 30 seconds to join! With updates every six months in January & July - we share the insights from over 1,200 treasury professionals worldwide, you’ll gain access to the most accurate and up-to-date salary data in the industry. -------- In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner , we sit down with Tim Husnik , Senior Treas...

Jan 07, 202537 minEp. 360

From Luxembourg to Charlotte; Francisco De Barros's Treasury Career Blueprint

Are You Getting Paid Enough? - Take Part in Our Global Treasury Survey to Find Out! Discover where you stand with our confidential Global Treasury Salary Survey. It takes 30 seconds to join! With updates every six months in January & July - we share the insights from over 1,200 treasury professionals worldwide, you’ll gain access to the most accurate and up-to-date salary data in the industry. --- Join us for this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, as we reconne...

Dec 31, 202446 minEp. 359

Treasury Talent Wars: Evolving Roles, Strategic Skills and Salary Trends for 2025

Are You Getting Paid Enough? - Take Part in Our Global Treasury Survey to Find Out! Discover where you stand with our confidential Global Treasury Salary Survey. It takes 30 seconds to join! With updates every six months in January & July - we share the insights from over 1,200 treasury professionals worldwide, you’ll gain access to the most accurate and up-to-date salary data in the industry. --- What a year it’s been for treasury! In this special year-end episode, we take a deep dive into ...

Dec 24, 202434 minEp. 358

Overcoming Treasury Career Challenges: Real Stories, Real Strategies from NY TCC Live

Are You Getting Paid Enough? - Take Part in Our Global Treasury Survey to Find Out! Discover where you stand with our confidential Global Treasury Salary Survey. It takes 30 seconds to join! With updates every six months in January & July - we share the insights from over 1,200 treasury professionals worldwide, you’ll gain access to the most accurate and up-to-date salary data in the industry. --- Join us for this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our New...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 357
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