Treasury Recruitment Blog
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8 June 2024
Define Your Value Proposition This is ‘Your sell', your ‘Why us?’. This is how you differentiate yourself from your competition. Practice your 'elevator pitch' for candidates - this is a 30-second speech summarizing who you are as a company, what [...]
1 June 2024
Do you need to change your LinkedIn photo? My posting today has a constructive message with a bit of fun thrown in! I spoke to at the Chicago Treasurers Conference about this and one of the main topics of [...]
26 May 2024
Anyone that takes part in The Treasury Recruitment Company Global Treasury Salary Survey really gets to know. We're the only company who gather real facts about how much treasury professionals are being paid. By surveying over 1,200 global treasury professionals, [...]
7 May 2024
How Much Does It Cost to Recruit through The Treasury Recruitment Company? So, you want to understand our fees and how we structure them?No problem — read on. Understanding Treasury Recruitment Fees It depends… but let me explain. We [...]
26 March 2024
https://youtu.be/AJdW5ydmzZU?si=J0o97sLAKH-W3Za6 Connecting with people is key, especially in the world of recruitment where we try to match great candidates with great teams. In a recent interview on B2B Podcast Stories from the Podcast Marketing Agency with Guillaume and Hussam, our [...]
23 February 2024
So, salaries are rising, no surprises there but where are they going up most? This where our global treasury salary survey really offers the most invaluable insights for clients. In the UK we have seen very moderate salary rises, in [...]
23 February 2024
I have been thrilled with the growth of our participant numbers in the US. A 50% improvement between 2023 and 2024. Once again, this gives us a greater insight I to the different salary levels, and it helps us offer [...]
21 February 2024
https://youtu.be/7Gu-eNzbtKY?si=CgCd4RxLfOZvgFZg 1. Dress to Impress Dressing smartly and being punctual will give you confidence and the opportunity to relax into the environment as you know you are prepared. A good, firm handshake is vital. Maintain good eye contact and be [...]
20 February 2024
https://youtu.be/qd7yqw0Jw4Q After carving your career in Treasury you’ve successfully reached your first career goal of becoming a Treasury Manager. You have everything in hand, correct? BUT then, a vacancy comes up on your team and you now have to [...]
11 February 2024
Dress sharply, embrace a positive mindset, research thoroughly, and prepare comprehensively to make a strong impression in job interviews.
11 August 2023
There are many benefits to building a strong personal brand, including expanding your network and gaining more exposure to career opportunities. What can treasury professionals do to build their personal brand? Mike Richards, CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment [...]
11 August 2023
The career benefits of networking are numerous, including gaining more exposure to career opportunities and learning from peers with similar interests. How can treasury professionals expand and maintain their network? Mike Richards, CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company, [...]
31 May 2023
Recently, I hosted an AFP LIVE Webinar and then I spoke at the Windy City Summit in Chicago. During the session itself, I was asked to share some networking tips based upon my experience as a global recruiter of treasury [...]
31 May 2023
Recently, I had the honour of hosting an AFP LIVE Webinar and shortly afterwards, I spoke at the Windy City Summit in Chicago. During the Q&A session that followed both sessions, I was asked some thought-provoking questions about; my experiences [...]
28 April 2023
The treasury industry, responsible for managing an organisation's financial assets, is undergoing a transformation with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies. One technology that has everyone talking is ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI. [...]
30 March 2023
If you work in accountancy and you’re considering moving into treasury, you're in luck! The skills you'll have honed in accountancy can be incredibly valuable in a treasury role, and the transition is definitely achievable. Skills such as financial analysis, [...]
8 March 2023
This March, we’re putting the spotlight on all the fantastic Women in Treasury to celebrate international Women’s Day (8th March) and International Women’s Month. We’re huge supporters of Women in Treasury here at The Treasury Recruitment Company. It’s a topic [...]
28 February 2023
Mike Richards has been around the world of Treasury Recruitment for over twenty years now. He has seen how the role of treasurers has significantly changed. And he sees that the pool of potential treasurers seems quite small. How should [...]
27 February 2023
Hybrid working patterns have become more widespread since the pandemic began, and treasury teams are no exception. As such, employers need to take note of junior employees’ expectations. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies and workers around the world have [...]
31 January 2023
If you are interested in transitioning into a career in Treasury but have no prior experience and/or qualifications, do not fear. With hard work, determination, and the right approach, anyone can transition into this exciting and rewarding field. We are [...]
23 December 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, I wanted to look back at what has been a difficult year in many ways, but a successful one, nonetheless. When I think back to the beginning of year, we were turning a corner [...]
7 December 2022
Firstly, a lot of people do our Treasury Salary Survey. The survey is taken by Treasury professionals at all levels, and provides you data on entry level treasury salary ranges right through to Global Treasurer and everything in between. [...]
7 December 2022
I was interviewed by the brilliant Hussam Ali and Guillaume Jouvencel from Corporate Treasury 101 Podcast as part of their 4-episode feature series where we explore the different levels of Treasury.Below, you can read a few featured snippets from episode [...]
7 December 2022
Hussam Ali and Guillaume Jouvencel from Corporate Treasury 101 Podcast recently interviewed me as part of their 4-episode feature series where we explore the different levels of Treasury. We’ve dug out a few key talking points around the Treasury Manager [...]
31 October 2022
When it comes to recruiting for treasury jobs, many business owners or treasury leaders assume that the best way to find top talent is by hiring internally. This assumption is often based on the belief that an internal hiring process is [...]
29 September 2022
https://youtu.be/Hmmg_3wFcFE Mike & Katie recently attended the EuroFinance Conference in Vienna, the video that accompanies this video shows what a great conference it was! If you want some of the key takeaways from the conference, then READ ON… Eurofinance, Vienna [...]
5 September 2022
Q: Hussam Ali A: Mike Richards It varies widely across the different markets. But an interesting thing I think is, once you get into treasury it's highly valued and you are a valued member of staff. But actually, you [...]