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About this episode
For the past few years, people entering into the world of Treasury has mostly been by accident.
In this first episode of our Feature Series together with the team at Corporate Treasury 101, we discuss how we enter / hear about / touch upon Treasury when you are a young graduate, or even before, with great initiatives such as 1-year placements.
What are the skills, hard and soft, that are required (or to be developed) if you want to enter into Treasury? Strategic thinking, risk tolerance, communication skills are just some of the requirements we talk about!
I then walk them through what are the different aspects, tasks and responsibilities of the entry levels in Corporate Treasury. We cover what being a Treasury Assistant and Treasury Analyst really means, warts and all, and what to expect in terms of salaries.
Last but not least, what makes a Treasury Assistant and Analyst stand out? Putting your hand up is a really good starting point, but not the only one.
When recording this Feature Series, it was important to us to not only scratch the surface, but take the time to discuss all the aspects of the early stages of a career in Treasury. This included talking about the potential redundant aspects of the job, but also discussing all the amazing things there is to see in Corporate Treasury, and how fast one can grow if given the right tools.
Some links which were discussed in this episode:
- Séverine Le Blevennec: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcasts/episode-069-the-importance-of-technology-in-treasury-with-severine-le-blevennec/
- ACT: https://www.treasurers.org/learning/qualifications
- Corporate Treasury 101 Episode 8: What is Hedging and How Does it Work
- Last but not least… The link to the amazing podcast of my guests! Corporate Treasury 101
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!
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Whether you’re at the gym, on your commute, or walking the dog – you can now make your podcast time count toward your professional development.
We’re thrilled to share that Treasury Career Corner podcast episodes now qualify for CTP and FPAC recertification credits through the AFP’s Independent Study category.
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- Each episode comes with a short multiple-choice quiz
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