The State of the European Treasury Recruitment Market with Katie Hardie
In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Katie Hardie, Executive Consultant, Global Treasury for The Treasury Recruitment Company about the talent shortages in the European market and the challenges of recruiting and retaining skilled treasury analysts and managers.
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About this episode
Katie shares her insights on the demand versus availability of candidates, the shifting requirements of corporates, and the need for a strategic mindset in treasury roles.
The episode discusses the shortage of skilled Treasury Analysts and Managers in the European market. It explores the reasons behind this shortage, including the shift in corporate focus towards technical skills and strategic thinking.
The episode also highlights the challenges of building diverse teams and the impact of hybrid working on treasury operations. Additionally, it touches upon the factors that contribute to employee happiness, such as good leadership, work-life balance, and a supportive team.
Key discussion points:
- Insights into the talent shortages in the European treasury market.
- Discussion on the demand for technical skills and strategic thinking in treasury roles.
- Exploration of the challenges in building diverse treasury teams.
- Analysis of the impact of hybrid working on treasury operations.
- Examination of the factors that contribute to employee happiness in treasury roles.
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You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn.
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