TMANY New York Cash Exchange, NY, 19th Sept 2025

Featuring

Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston

CEO, Co-Founder at ART Financial Solutions

Catherine, “The Queen Treasurer,” is an award-winning executive, entrepreneur, and 3x Amazon #1 best-selling author. As CEO of ART Financial Solutions, LLC, she specializes in financial consulting, strategic planning, and treasury technology. She also co-founded Kingdom Treasures, a brand promoting financial and generational wealth.

With a BS (University of Connecticut), MBA (University of Massachusetts), and an honorary doctorate, Catherine has 20+ years in finance. A former Fortune 300 executive, she led global cash operations, centralizing billions and earning awards like the TMI Innovation & Excellence Award, Alexander Hamilton Award, and FIS Impact Award.

Passionate about financial literacy, she serves on multiple boards, including the Kendall Wyche Foundation and the Treasury Management Association of New York. Her impact has earned her the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, ACHI 2021 Orator of the Year, and recognition among the 100 Women of Color. A proud Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member, she continues to champion financial empowerment.

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.
Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company are the only truly Global Treasury Recruitment firm in the world.

Mike regularly speaks at Treasury Recruitment conferences such as the EuroFinance International Treasurers Conference, the Windy City Summit in Chicago and the AFP USA Treasurers Conferences.

In addition Mike also hosts the very popular weekly podcast Treasury Career Corner where he interviews treasury professionals about their careers.

Get ready for the must-attend event of the year for treasury and finance professionals – the 2025 New York Cash Exchange Conference, brought to you by TMANY!

A 2 day conference where industry leaders, innovators, and experts nationwide gather to explore the hottest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping treasury, finance, and risk management.

Join Mike Richards and Catherine Grant-Alston for a session on  “Networking & Personal Branding: The Key to Unlocking Your Treasury Career Success”

Session 8D

Date and Time: 9/19/25 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM ET

Speakers:

Session Description:

As a treasury professional, you spend your time managing risk, safeguarding cash, and optimizing liquidity – but are you investing the same effort in your own career?

In today’s competitive market, your ability to network strategically and build a strong personal brand can be just as valuable as your technical skills. Whether you’re looking for your next move, negotiating a salary increase, or positioning yourself as a leader in treasury, your success depends on how well you connect, communicate, and differentiate yourself.

In this session, we’ll share our expert insights on the subject leaving you walking away with:

  • A no-nonsense approach to networking – forget the scattergun method, here’s what actually works
  • How to position yourself in the market so opportunities come to you (not the other way around)
  • Salary negotiation strategies – why you need a plan before pay review season hits
  • The impact of AI in treasury – are you ahead of the curve, or falling behind?
  • Becoming a “super-connector” within your company – why internal networking matters just as much as external

This isn’t generic career advice – it’s practical, real-world strategies that you can use immediately to take control of your career.

 

Date

19/09/2025

Location

Sheraton Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States

If you'd like to meet Mike at this event send an email and we'll organise a time!

About this event

Join Mike Richards and Catherine Grant-Alston for a session on  “Networking & Personal Branding: The Key to Unlocking Your Treasury Career Success”

Session 8D

Date and Time: 9/19/25 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM ET

Speakers: Catherine Grant-Alston, Mike Richards

Description:

As a treasury professional, you spend your time managing risk, safeguarding cash, and optimizing liquidity – but are you investing the same effort in your own career?

In today’s competitive market, your ability to network strategically and build a strong personal brand can be just as valuable as your technical skills. Whether you’re looking for your next move, negotiating a salary increase, or positioning yourself as a leader in treasury, your success depends on how well you connect, communicate, and differentiate yourself.

In this session, we’ll share our expert insights on the subject leaving you walking away with:

  • A no-nonsense approach to networking – forget the scattergun method, here’s what actually works
  • How to position yourself in the market so opportunities come to you (not the other way around)
  • Salary negotiation strategies – why you need a plan before pay review season hits
  • The impact of AI in treasury – are you ahead of the curve, or falling behind?
  • Becoming a “super-connector” within your company – why internal networking matters just as much as external

This isn’t generic career advice – it’s practical, real-world strategies that you can use immediately to take control of your career.

Learning Objectives:

  • Build a Strategic Network for Career Growth – Develop meaningful connections inside and outside your organization to strengthen your influence and open doors for future opportunities.
  • Enhance Your Personal Brand & Market Value – Position yourself as a leader in treasury by refining your brand, showcasing your expertise, and increasing your professional visibility.
  • Master Career Advancement Strategies – Gain practical insights into navigating pay reviews, influencing decision-makers, and strategically managing your career growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable advice from industry experts on how to maximize your networking opportunities.

See you there!